as in persisted
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research
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Recent Examples of persevered
Wexler, who recently lost one of his closest friends after a motorcycle accident, has persevered with support from his teammates.
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Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
For more than 100 years, Coca-Cola has persevered as an undeniable American emblem, affixed to marketing memorable ads and filling soda machines in more than 200 countries.
—Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Harder still to see the people who have persevered through it all and the culture that preserves signs of civilization, even in deeply uncivil times.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
His many friends and supporters were saddened by the allegations, but in most cases the friendships persevered.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The Iranians persevered by finding workarounds to continue exporting oil.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
But Yellen persevered, knowing his teammates were behind him.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite some uncertainty about family life, Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth persevered and got married, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
For more than 100 years, Coca-Cola has persevered as an undeniable American emblem, affixed to marketing memorable ads and filling soda machines in more than 200 countries.
—Mariah Franklin, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Harder still to see the people who have persevered through it all and the culture that preserves signs of civilization, even in deeply uncivil times.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
His many friends and supporters were saddened by the allegations, but in most cases the friendships persevered.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The Iranians persevered by finding workarounds to continue exporting oil.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
But Yellen persevered, knowing his teammates were behind him.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite some uncertainty about family life, Amber Morrison and Jordan Faeth persevered and got married, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevered
persisted
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From the players who persisted through injuries to play to the ones with decisions to go or stay, Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty, Andrei Kuzmenko and Scott Laughton all discussed their futures.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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But problems persisted despite tens of millions of dollars in investment and the opening of a new jail facility in 2015.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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