as in claimed
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 insisted
Citing a decline in the poverty rate, Brooke insisted that America was moving in the right direction.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Remember way back when Kristi Noem insisted upon an ad campaign from the secretary of Homeland Security blasting across America’s airports?
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite the backlash, DeRosa has insisted the criticism has created misleading narratives about his handling of the team and his understanding of the tournament format.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle insisted before the game that his short-handed defending Eastern Conference champions were still playing hard despite having the league's worst record and already being eliminated from the playoffs.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Another collaborator insisted that the lighting be controlled by an absurdly big dimmer.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported that Soderbergh had insisted on having a no-Zoom clause in his contract.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Anand insisted on raw milk as the source for his cheeses, as that delivers the purest, truest flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Lewandowski has insisted that the contract reviews curbed waste and have not caused delays.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Remember way back when Kristi Noem insisted upon an ad campaign from the secretary of Homeland Security blasting across America’s airports?
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite the backlash, DeRosa has insisted the criticism has created misleading narratives about his handling of the team and his understanding of the tournament format.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle insisted before the game that his short-handed defending Eastern Conference champions were still playing hard despite having the league's worst record and already being eliminated from the playoffs.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Another collaborator insisted that the lighting be controlled by an absurdly big dimmer.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported that Soderbergh had insisted on having a no-Zoom clause in his contract.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Anand insisted on raw milk as the source for his cheeses, as that delivers the purest, truest flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Lewandowski has insisted that the contract reviews curbed waste and have not caused delays.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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Long-range drones operated by a special operations unit of the Ukraine Security Service struck a major oil depot and transshipment terminal in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, a senior Ukrainian official claimed Thursday.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine targets Russian energy sites Long-range drones operated by a special operations unit of the Ukraine Security Service struck a major oil depot and transshipment terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, a senior Ukrainian official claimed Thursday.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bullying tactics have also been alleged against other members of Redzepi’s senior team.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The judge had called attorneys representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado and ICE back into his courtroom for a hearing this week after the ACLU and other attorneys alleged that ICE was repeatedly violating his order.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company has asserted in the past that ticket pricing is determined by the artists, who set the base prices and the venues, who set the service fees.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran has asserted its influence across the Middle East through its proxy forces in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen's Houthis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution contended that the daughter-in-law knowingly took specific steps leading up to Fraser’s disappearance, including arranging for his girlfriend to be at a spa on the day of the disappearance and disabling mobile phone service in the couple’s home.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gillett contended the utilities were gouging the public.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press declared Bean, who served three terms in the seat before being ousted in 2010, the victor.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, the tycoon has maintained close relationships with former Tanzanian heads of state and the current president, Samia Suluhu Hassan.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that for years, the two brands maintained a positive working relationship, opening two standalone parks using intellectual property from the children's TV show and four Sesame Land attractions.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many in Hollywood protested the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Richins, wearing a white blouse with pale blue and peach-colored flowers on it, looked down and began breathing heavily when the verdict was announced.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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No official release date or plot synopsis has been announced.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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