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
Again, Shamblin messaged, this time removing the mention of the gun; again, the bot insisted a human was coming.
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Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Tagliabue had insisted he be directly involved in all labor negotiations, basically rendering useless the Management Council of club executives that had handled such duties for nearly two decades.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
In a 40-page filing to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, the administration insisted that being forced to spend money Congress has already appropriated is a graver injury than the hunger and disruption that would follow from withholding it.
—James Sample, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
But Wilson insisted that errors in Kjoller’s case and that of Taylor McGrath, who was accused of felony child endangerment along with drug charges, did not involve artificial intelligence.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Senate Democrats have insisted on the extension of federal health care subsidies before agreeing to reopen the government, while Republicans argue the government should reopen first and debate health care separately.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Senate Democrats, since before the shutdown began, had until Friday insisted that any funding resolution extend the ACA subsidies.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Yet Fulton County officials have still insisted the ballots could not be copied or released.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Tagliabue had insisted he be directly involved in all labor negotiations, basically rendering useless the Management Council of club executives that had handled such duties for nearly two decades.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
In a 40-page filing to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, the administration insisted that being forced to spend money Congress has already appropriated is a graver injury than the hunger and disruption that would follow from withholding it.
—James Sample, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
But Wilson insisted that errors in Kjoller’s case and that of Taylor McGrath, who was accused of felony child endangerment along with drug charges, did not involve artificial intelligence.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Senate Democrats have insisted on the extension of federal health care subsidies before agreeing to reopen the government, while Republicans argue the government should reopen first and debate health care separately.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Senate Democrats, since before the shutdown began, had until Friday insisted that any funding resolution extend the ACA subsidies.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
Yet Fulton County officials have still insisted the ballots could not be copied or released.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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Sam Altman, of OpenAI, has claimed that generative AI could bring about the end of human civilization, and that AI poses a risk of extinction on a par with nuclear warfare and global pandemics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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In his lawsuit, Vianello claimed that the local ordinance that allowed the city to issue nearly $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and renovations violates the Kansas Constitution and statutory requirements for a bond election.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Suharto, who is also the current leader’s father-in-law, came to power following brutal bloodletting in 1965 in which at least half a million people alleged to be communists were killed, and critics point to widespread reports of torture and forced disappearances through to his overthrow in 1998.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The complaint alleged a violation of departmental policy regarding the use of force.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated November 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stars asserted dominion over their kingdom, their names airbrushed on walls (Bow Wow) and etched into marble floors (Missy Elliott).—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The settlement agreement also includes a provision that Sholes pay an existing medical lien asserted by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In its court filings Friday, the administration contended that the judge had usurped both legislative and executive authority.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The only absolute, Einstein contended, was the speed of light in a vacuum.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During that entire time, the fans demanded Harrison be fired and pundits declared that the Mavericks had just made a potentially franchise killing move.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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His three-day trial in October ended with a hung jury, and 4th District Judge Patrick Miller declared a mistrial.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Employees protested the company's work with Israel, leading to firings and resignations.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee has protested at the Broadview ICE facility on several recent Fridays, taking issue with how ICE is picking up allegedly undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area, and how federal agents are deploying tear gas during protests in neighborhoods.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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 19 Nov. 2025.
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