as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist (on)
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The families are seeking an unspecified amount in damages and demand a jury trial.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025 -
At the same time, electronics sector jobs demand that workers continuously upskill to keep up with rapid technological advancement.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Short-term rental platforms are now required to share host identity, property location, and occupancy data with local authorities to improve transparency and tackle housing pressures in tourism-heavy cities.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Democratic members of California’s congressional delegation were briefed on the new map on Monday, according to a person familiar with the meeting who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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In a joint letter Thursday, both sides requested to hold a confidential settlement conference on August 7.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Insist (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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