persists

VERB

carry on, carry through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue endure go on linger persevere prevail pursue recur remain

STRONG

abide grind insist last obtain perseverate repeat strive

WEAK

be resolute be stubborn follow through follow up go all the way go the limit hold on keep up leave no stone unturned perdure see through stick it out stick to guns tough it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up go halt leave stop

STRONG

forget

WEAK

quit

Example Sentences

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As the Iran war persists and economic pressure mounts, the reality of global dependence on key waterways—and the supply chains that rely on their safety and openness—is setting in.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

This widening of the Revolution’s meaning is one of the book’s most persuasive themes and gives substance to the author’s larger claim that the Revolution persists as an unfinished project.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The point is: Conditions may change, but the practice persists.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

This dynamic persists across many sectors, not least the economy.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He was like someone who persists in using an old-fashioned manual typewriter even though a modern word-processing computer is available.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin