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
Since the start of the offseason back in October, the Mets have insisted the clubhouse wasn’t toxic last season, yet the narrative has followed the team into spring training.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
During negotiations, Russian officials have insisted Ukraine give up more territory in the east of the country to end the war.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
During the talks, Russian officials have insisted Ukraine give up more territory in the east of the country to end the war.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Sullivan insisted Connor Hellebuyck, who figures to start Sunday night against Germany, dressing as the backup did not factor into his thinking.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
However, Nanos has insisted on sending the evidence for testing at a private lab in Florida, according to the source.
—Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The Kremlin has insisted that Kyiv gives up all of the Donbas region, about a quarter of which is still held by Ukrainian forces.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
During negotiations, Russian officials have insisted Ukraine give up more territory in the east of the country to end the war.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
During the talks, Russian officials have insisted Ukraine give up more territory in the east of the country to end the war.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Sullivan insisted Connor Hellebuyck, who figures to start Sunday night against Germany, dressing as the backup did not factor into his thinking.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
However, Nanos has insisted on sending the evidence for testing at a private lab in Florida, according to the source.
—Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Iran has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The Kremlin has insisted that Kyiv gives up all of the Donbas region, about a quarter of which is still held by Ukrainian forces.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuits alleged people suffered substantial damage as a result of the now bankrupt plant that made fishing sinkers and battery terminals.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Transit Administration has asserted that assault rates against public transit passengers and workers in Charlotte exceed the national average.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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But multiple former offensive linemen contended Campbell’s Super Bowl struggles were not due to his arms.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Defense lawyers Brian Klein and Axel contended in court filings that Puig, who is from Cuba, was confused because of his language barrier and a dual diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors arrived on scene and declared Harris deceased from a gunshot wound.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lovato previously declared they were done with touring.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite the complexity of multiple partners, De la Rosa maintained his creative vision.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That followed another one last week, when hundreds protested the deployment of ICE agents.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, the city officials announced an order that directs the city's health department and the Department of City Development to work together to determine the best course of action to attract and retain grocery stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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