as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake
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as in persisting
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 persevering
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The second is to acknowledge when people are persevering.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
After persevering through all seven terraces, master and pupil emerge at the top of the mountain, which, in Dante’s sacred geography, is the location of the Garden of Eden, the last cleansing stop before Paradise.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Despite projections that they’d be extinct by 2021, the vaquita is persevering.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
More than simply persevering in civil lawsuits, Giuffre married and became a mother.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition to the pious, persevering Goma and flawed Chandravati in the mortal realm, in the divine realm there are the goddesses Sati and her reincarnation as Parvati.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
The second is to acknowledge when people are persevering.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
After persevering through all seven terraces, master and pupil emerge at the top of the mountain, which, in Dante’s sacred geography, is the location of the Garden of Eden, the last cleansing stop before Paradise.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Despite projections that they’d be extinct by 2021, the vaquita is persevering.
—Ryan Green, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
More than simply persevering in civil lawsuits, Giuffre married and became a mother.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevering
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is because eventually the sellers exhaust themselves while the buyers are persisting at the same price multiple times.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pollen exposure is exacerbated by persisting air pollution—despite long-term declines in many major pollutants.—
Matt Fuchs,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her voice is light but insistent.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Persevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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