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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Still, Sean insisted that his method was the only way to make it to the end.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Shippers and customers must insist upon—and invest in—robust security strategies, technological innovation and a culture where every employee understands their role in cargo protection.
—Shaleen Devgun, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The administration insisted that Iran had to first fulfill all its obligations under the JCPOA, and only then would the United States consider returning to the deal.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
European defense stocks fell Tuesday after the US pushed for talks between Ukraine and Russia, but analysts insisted any deal would drive the continent to increase defense spending regardless.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Shippers and customers must insist upon—and invest in—robust security strategies, technological innovation and a culture where every employee understands their role in cargo protection.
—Shaleen Devgun, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The administration insisted that Iran had to first fulfill all its obligations under the JCPOA, and only then would the United States consider returning to the deal.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
European defense stocks fell Tuesday after the US pushed for talks between Ukraine and Russia, but analysts insisted any deal would drive the continent to increase defense spending regardless.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insist. Accessed 26 Aug. 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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