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
Etebari’s grandfather would have insisted on putting a cloth on the floor and having everyone sit cross-legged to eat, as is the custom in Iran.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
When the law that governs CARE Court was being written, many advocacy groups insisted that coercion is ineffective and that modern mental health care favors treating people in the least restrictive settings possible.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
House and Senate Democrats, meanwhile, insisted that the easiest and quickest way to end the shutdown would be for the House to pass the Senate compromise.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The voice on Lars’s tablet insisted that teaching was one of the most obvious tasks to delegate to humanoids.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
And just about everyone insisted that state lawmakers — from the governor on down — take real action to relieve the burden on everyday Californians.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Comedian Bill Maher is slated to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor a week after the White House insisted that would not happen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cuban official insisted that regime change was not on the table in talks between the two nations.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
When the law that governs CARE Court was being written, many advocacy groups insisted that coercion is ineffective and that modern mental health care favors treating people in the least restrictive settings possible.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
House and Senate Democrats, meanwhile, insisted that the easiest and quickest way to end the shutdown would be for the House to pass the Senate compromise.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The voice on Lars’s tablet insisted that teaching was one of the most obvious tasks to delegate to humanoids.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
And just about everyone insisted that state lawmakers — from the governor on down — take real action to relieve the burden on everyday Californians.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Comedian Bill Maher is slated to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor a week after the White House insisted that would not happen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cuban official insisted that regime change was not on the table in talks between the two nations.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The letter claimed Iran was acting within the principles of international law.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Krebs alleged that Williams and the same park employee went to the home of a township assistance client to purchase a firearm from the client for cash.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety, spurred in part by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 that alleged the company knew its products could be harmful but refused to act.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran praised the attack as a show of strength, even as Israel’s military asserted that Iranian missile launches have gradually decreased in frequency since the war began.—
Alon Bernstein,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturers asserted that the games are based on skill and that more skilled players could win more money.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Estancia, Los Amigos and University contended for postseason berths.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company’s legal defense contended that the claims in the lawsuit lack merit and pledged to vigorously defend against them in court.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Philippines declared a national emergency as fuel shortages caused by the war in Iran threatened its economic stability, one of a number of Asian nations scrambling to address a looming lack of energy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian regime has already declared that any such acts won’t bring them to the negotiating table and will only prompt more retaliation.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Iran, meanwhile, has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz, raising energy prices globally.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State stormed back in the second, but KU maintained a 45-43 lead at halftime.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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That is one reason so many artists — including Taylor Swift, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, and Neil Young — have protested Spotify and other streaming platforms.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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