powers through
- pushes throughAdvances despite difficulty
- perseveresContinues despite difficulty
- grindsReduces by friction
- bulldozesDemolishes with heavy equipment
- forges aheadAdvances despite resistance
struggles · endures · plows through · determination · grit · stamina · relentless · unstoppable · exhaustion · fatigue · willpower · marathon · deadline · crunch time · grueling · sweat · hustle · tenacity
- keeps goingpersists, continues, endures, lasts, perseveres
persistence vs. giving up
powers throughgives up
Ceases effort or resistance
quits · throws in the towel · surrenders · abandons · capitulates
forceful progress vs. halting/stalling
powers throughstalls
Delays or compartments
grinds to a halt · bogs down · falters · peters out · flounders
active engagement vs. avoidance
powers throughavoids
Deliberately stays away from
sidesteps · skirts around · evades · procrastinates · puts off