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 government insists the agreement only applied to the judicial district in which it was made -- not nationwide.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
While film tie-ins like Friday the 13th and Five Nights at Freddy’s are favorites, Sagers insists the original concepts are the most impressive.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Menotti insisted on open, free-flowing attacking football; more in keeping with the spirit of Brazil and Dutch sides of the 1970s than Argentine sides of the past, who had earned a reputation for being defensive-minded and, above all else, extremely aggressive.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Democrats, meanwhile, are insisting on a funding deal to extend Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, tax credits that, if allowed to sunset in December, as scheduled, could cause health insurance premiums to spike.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
While film tie-ins like Friday the 13th and Five Nights at Freddy’s are favorites, Sagers insists the original concepts are the most impressive.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Menotti insisted on open, free-flowing attacking football; more in keeping with the spirit of Brazil and Dutch sides of the 1970s than Argentine sides of the past, who had earned a reputation for being defensive-minded and, above all else, extremely aggressive.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Democrats, meanwhile, are insisting on a funding deal to extend Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, tax credits that, if allowed to sunset in December, as scheduled, could cause health insurance premiums to spike.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
Verb
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Police also allege Jonathan Arfsten, 49, took copper from two other closed Pick ‘n Save locations in Milwaukee and one in Glendale.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In early September, Jakarta police alleged that some TikTok users purposefully broadcast live during the violence to entice viewers into giving them gifts or virtual prizes that can be exchanged for cash.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Eight unoccupied houses were claimed by roaring Atlantic surf this week on the Outer Banks — a 200-mile ribbon of barrier islands on the North Carolina coast — as Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda passed offshore.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now’s the time to assert yourself and revel in your victories.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gray asserted his authority with blunt force.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Through that lens, seeing Sarr become a solid every-night starter on a contending team should be considered a win for Washington.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But there are better offenses waiting on the schedule, and the defense must be able to consistently get off the field if TCU wants to contend for a conference title.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Combs maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to the five counts brought against him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Following Milwaukee's August storms, over 50 properties were declared uninhabitable.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The city of Fayetteville declared a housing crisis in the city in April 2024.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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