insist (on)

verb

Definition of insist (on)next
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)
  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
Verb
  • Several cities and counties have demanded the removal of Flock cameras.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Trautwein, a two-time national champion at Florida, demands relentless work ethic and attention to detail.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of demand
Verb
  • The suits would not require the Pentagon to restart its work with the company.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clubs would be required to set their 26-man roster every Monday during the season, but the rule wouldn’t be strict.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of require
Verb
  • The person requested anonymity due to the sensitivity in speaking with foreign media.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport has an ablution station installed in Terminal D, which Abbott is requesting the Justice Department look into.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of request
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“Insist (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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