PERSEVERE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

persevere

verb

ˌpər-sə-ˈvir

Definition of persevere

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 Even as borders have changed and countries dissolved over the past century, the World Cup has persevered. — Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 June 2026 If so, that vision of a future beyond the camp may have given her another reason to persevere when perseverance seemed almost impossible. — Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Our in-house historian, Jake Lundberg, writes in this issue that the poem is both an explication of the promise of America and an exhortation to persevere on behalf of the country. — Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 Nonetheless, Hamlin persevered the past two weeks, while Reddick has been snakebitten, having a flat tire in the closing laps at San Diego and then being slowed by a power steering issue Sunday. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for persevere

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Despite the years of Sturm und Drang about pandemic origins, and the wholesale adoption of the lab-leak theory by the party that controls both Congress and the White House, a shaky status quo still persists in biosafety.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
For instance, some forecasters warn that if drought persists through multiple seasons, the combination of dry soils and shifting precipitation patterns could increase stress on agriculture and water supplies.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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