PERSEVERE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

persevere

verb

as in to persist

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 persevere Away from the track, Elly looks to inspire other children with medical conditions to persevere. —

Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Cities on the front line often bear the brunt of attacks, and yet residents a forced to persevere. —

Greg Dixon, NPR, 10 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 However, the outlet also says Beatrice is persevering and trying to block out the outside noise. —

Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for persevere

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persist

Verb

With drought conditions expected to persist and no significant rainfall in the forecast, officials warn the wildfire threat is far from over.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists the more the global economy will suffer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026