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
In interviews, Rubio insisted that Washington will use control of Venezuela’s oil industry to force policy changes, and called its current government illegitimate.
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Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump has insisted that Rodríguez must play by the United States’ rules.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Her multi-show stint was meant to be for only one night; however, after reading some negative comments about her first performance, the then-11-year-old insisted on trying again.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The controller’s office insisted that the project is currently on track.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Power had been stripped away, and the image insisted upon that assessment.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg also reported that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk insisted on electric doors even after potential safety concerns were raised internally.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands and have insisted there can be no ceasefire until a comprehensive settlement is agreed.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Lima insisted that the public backs a tougher stance and that the vast majority of favela residents supported the operation.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump has insisted that Rodríguez must play by the United States’ rules.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Her multi-show stint was meant to be for only one night; however, after reading some negative comments about her first performance, the then-11-year-old insisted on trying again.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The controller’s office insisted that the project is currently on track.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Power had been stripped away, and the image insisted upon that assessment.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg also reported that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk insisted on electric doors even after potential safety concerns were raised internally.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands and have insisted there can be no ceasefire until a comprehensive settlement is agreed.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Lima insisted that the public backs a tougher stance and that the vast majority of favela residents supported the operation.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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Russia said the attack was retaliation for what Moscow claimed was a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence last month.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the Ole Miss football team tried to win its national semifinal, the women's basketball team claimed one of the biggest wins in school history.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Montag and Pratt did indeed fake a breakup in 2011, as Bass' camp alleged.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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It's alleged that Rates managed the thefts, directing others to steal the sports cards from local stores, including Target, paying them in cash, and collecting the merchandise to resell.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Several times during the hearing, Helland asserted that student activists who had their visas revoked were targeted not just for speech but for alleged links to violent groups or for allegedly being disruptive on campus.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Barrett also found that Perplexity, another popular AI service, similarly asserted that the military operation had not occurred.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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Kirton, Schulman and Hurston contended that the charter requires a separate referendum for an expense so large.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gillispie was released from prison in 2011, exonerated in 2017 and declared wrongfully imprisoned in 2021.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adding to American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared support for Iranian protesters, likely heightening paranoia in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the next decade, Wuornos grew increasingly religious and maintained correspondence with Australian artist Jasmine Hirst, whose letters and interviews appear throughout the documentary.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Magic maintained a 59-51 lead at half, but Boston pulled even early in the third after Minott drew a foul on an aggressive crash, and Pritchard picked Bane’s pocket and canned a three.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The demonstrators protested for several hours, at one point marching around the nearby federal immigration building before returning to Foley Square.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When shopkeepers in the narrow streets of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar protested the government’s failing economic policies, their chants rattled the regime.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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