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
Iran also insisted on the full implementation of the first clause of the memorandum — ending Israel’s war and military operations against Lebanon, Baghaei said.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Tehran, which had committed to reopen the critical waterway, has insisted that vessels follow a specified route close to its coastline, but many vessels are choosing instead to transit through the waters of the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
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Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The governor of New York, Benjamin Fletcher, insisted on extraordinary control over the Connecticut militia.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Others insisted guests should give nothing if asked to skip gifts.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
One of the key requirements insisted on by the city was that the entire facility be rated to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
This was also the central message of the Declaration of Independence, which Wilson, more than any other Founder, insisted was the basis of the American experiment, supreme over even the Constitution.
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
—
Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Tehran, which had committed to reopen the critical waterway, has insisted that vessels follow a specified route close to its coastline, but many vessels are choosing instead to transit through the waters of the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The governor of New York, Benjamin Fletcher, insisted on extraordinary control over the Connecticut militia.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Others insisted guests should give nothing if asked to skip gifts.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
One of the key requirements insisted on by the city was that the entire facility be rated to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane.
—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
This was also the central message of the Declaration of Independence, which Wilson, more than any other Founder, insisted was the basis of the American experiment, supreme over even the Constitution.
—
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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The woman claimed that the street vendor had thrown the Mexican seasoning — Tajin — on her face.
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Iran has not claimed responsibility.
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According to department officials, the complaint alleged that when girls object to sharing spaces with boys, the district puts the burden on the girls to find other facilities.
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The suit, which seeks over $1 million in damages, alleged that Tesla has repeatedly made claims that its self-driving features are safe.
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In internal messaging to staff, Bunch has steadfastly asserted the Institution’s independence, while not mentioning Trump by name.
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The move means the rest of the AI industry will be forced to take heed of the authority asserted by Lutnick, and BIS can invoke other powers if the specific provisions used against Anthropic are contested.
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Patrick contended the camp shouldn't reopen until the flood was fully investigated.
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Administration officials have contended the interim deal is designed to stop hostilities and create a 60-day window for a broader agreement.
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The emergency proclamation was declared by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who said that thousands of air purifiers and masks have been distributed to residents impacted by fire and smoke.
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The renovations were declared complete and the pool was refilled by June 9th.
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Attorneys involved in the case have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the vast majority of claims are valid.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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Unruly mobs have protested outside and even tried to set fire to some hotels housing asylum seekers.
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Getty Images Generations of activists have protested against cannabis prohibition, taking to the streets in cities around the world to lobby for legalization.
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After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.
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Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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