insist (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist (on)
Verb
  • The hectic schedule of a WWE superstar is demanding, and adding a recurring role to a television series would present a significant challenge.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • Our hope is that this data not only inspires, but demands more intentional hiring, marketing and investment in Black women.
    Essence, Essence, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Further cuts will be required to reduce the U.S. deficit with the Congressional Budget Office projecting Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will add $2.4 trillion to the national debt.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
  • Reservations required: Which national parks require them in 2025 Unrelated, the executive order also revokes a presidential memorandum signed by then-President Barack Obama in 2017 that promoted a range of diversity and inclusion efforts in the management of national parks and other public lands.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Hoyos, 20, requested that applicants create a final product that was engaging, cohesive and matched her specific style.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • By postgame Friday, Correa felt good enough to request to play in Saturday’s afternoon game, but Twins trainers declined.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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“Insist (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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