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
Last week, Diggs’ legal team insisted the allegations are entirely false.
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Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches insisted the issues were primarily tied to poor execution of the calls.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials also insisted that these changes do not sideline ACIP, the panel of vaccine advisers that convenes for public meetings several times a year to discuss and vote on recommendations.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors insist the confession is critical to their case and should be presented to a jury.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches insisted the issues were primarily tied to poor execution of the calls.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials also insisted that these changes do not sideline ACIP, the panel of vaccine advisers that convenes for public meetings several times a year to discuss and vote on recommendations.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors insist the confession is critical to their case and should be presented to a jury.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
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The indictment also alleges that Thola-Duran and others conspired to fraudulently obtain $274,998 in COVID-19 business relief loans.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement going door to door have circulated, and so too have videos alleging profiling based on race and ICE's apparent aggressive tactics.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cu also disputed prosecutors’ claims that the defendants caused up to $300,000 in damage.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the heart of the discussion was a dispute over the legitimacy of a report that claimed Deerfield Beach would save millions of dollars by creating its own independent police and fire rescue operations.—
Carlton Gillespie,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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In an interview, Lawson-Remer asserted the board’s authority to control the county’s finances and budget.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The suits contend that part of the reason for the dry hydrants is that the LADWP’s 117-million-gallon reservoir in Pacific Palisades had been empty for nearly a year, awaiting repairs.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the victims, 18-year-old Kim Kha Huynh, was declared dead at the scene, while a second victim, 34-year-old Phuc Minh Vo of San Jose, died three days later in the hospital.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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President Daniel Noboa launched an armed campaign against gangs and declared states of emergency in several provinces, including Manabi, deploying the military to support police operations.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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