insisted; insisting; insists
1
: to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required
They insist on going.
2
archaic
: persist
: to maintain in a persistent or positive manner
insisted that the story was true
Examples of insist in a Sentence
I didn't want to go, but she insisted.
“Come on, let's go.” “Oh, all right, if you insist.”
She insists the money is hers.
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In recent years, Iran has refused to engage in direct discussions with U.S. officials about its nuclear program and instead has insisted on indirect talks, with each government relaying messages through intermediaries.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 20 June 2025
The barrage led Israel’s defense minister to overtly threaten Iran’s supreme leader.
Israel, meanwhile, struck Iran’s heavy water reactor, part of the country’s nuclear program, which its government insists is meant for peaceful purposes only.
—Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
European leaders are expected to present a comprehensive offer aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear activity, though Tehran insists its program remains peaceful.
—Amanda Castro
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Calderon maintained his innocence, insisting his positive result had been the result of cross-contamination.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 20 June 2025
The barrage led Israel’s defense minister to overtly threaten Iran’s supreme leader.
Israel, meanwhile, struck Iran’s heavy water reactor, part of the country’s nuclear program, which its government insists is meant for peaceful purposes only.
—Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
European leaders are expected to present a comprehensive offer aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear activity, though Tehran insists its program remains peaceful.
—Amanda Castro
peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Calderon maintained his innocence, insisting his positive result had been the result of cross-contamination.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for insist
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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insist
verb
in·sist
in-ˈsist 
1
: to place special stress or great importance
insists on punctuality
2
: to make a demand : request urgently
insisted that I come
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