as in to allege
to state as a fact usually forcefully
she continued to insist that she was right, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary
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Recent Examples of insist
The Trump administration insisted prior to Abrego Garcia’s indictment he would not be brought back to the United States.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Irene gently refuses, insisting instead that Joe is returning to his old self.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
Liberals have insisted independent investigations into Yoon are essential, saying probes by prosecutors, police and an anti-corruption agency were inadequate and hampered by Yoon's refusal to cooperate.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
And the majority of public health experts, pediatricians, and dentists insist that water fluoridation is a long-standing practice that is both safe and effective at protecting oral health and fighting cavities and tooth decay.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 June 2025
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Irene gently refuses, insisting instead that Joe is returning to his old self.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
Liberals have insisted independent investigations into Yoon are essential, saying probes by prosecutors, police and an anti-corruption agency were inadequate and hampered by Yoon's refusal to cooperate.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
And the majority of public health experts, pediatricians, and dentists insist that water fluoridation is a long-standing practice that is both safe and effective at protecting oral health and fighting cavities and tooth decay.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
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By failing to meet and confer with the union over the impact of a return-to-office order on supervisors and managers in early March, Newsom violated state labor law, the union alleges.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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The passenger alleged that McRoy continued to take more marijuana dabs.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Consider working longer, and claiming Social Security later.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Andrew is also facing a separate civil suit by four British women, who accused him of rape and physical abuse and claimed police and prosecutors failed them by not pursuing criminal charges years ago.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The Biden Department of Education’s fact sheet—which was not a law or a regulation promulgated through agency rule-making—asserted colleges paying athletes for use of their NIL ought to count as athletic financial assistance within the meaning of Title IX.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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After a shock-and-awe run of asserting executive power — much of it now tied up in the courts — Trump’s full attention is now on the Capitol, where lawmaking is in short supply this year.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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However, the positive sentiment fizzled as the day went on, Cramer contended, because uncertainty over the legal challenges to the tariffs increased.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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At worst, Nomura is probably contending for a stint on the practice squad.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Prosecutors said the defendants had marketed gaming operations in the two states and helped internet cafes set and maintain terminals that operated the games, which could be played for credits.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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June 03, 2025 Listening well is an essential aspect of leadership – not just to maintain good relationships with employees, but to drive real business improvements and results.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The town of Pryluky, where the firefighter’s family and two other people were killed overnight, declared two days of mourning on Thursday and Friday, ordering flags to be flown half-mast and black banners displayed on public buildings.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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With support from some lawmakers including Crenshaw, Trump has also declared Mexican cartels terrorist organizations -- and some have suggested Washington should send the U.S. military to kill cartel leaders on their own turf.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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