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
Local leaders have acknowledged the city has a crime problem but have also insisted that crime is down significantly, according to Chicago Police Department data.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
His Money To celebrate his lucrative contract, Smith initially did not want a lavish, calorie-laden dinner — especially with training camp a week away — but his father, Henry, insisted on picking up the takeout tab from Eddie V’s, an upscale seafood restaurant.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu has instead insisted on a comprehensive deal that sees all the hostages released at once.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But von Rosen insisted the high-end of the real estate market in the city was insulated from those worries, and dismissed broader concerns of a bubble similar to those which hammered it in 2008 and 2014.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Chinese leaders, as expected, rejected the announcement and insisted that Beijing holds the power to choose and approve who will be Tibet’s next spiritual leader.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Part of its effect comes from the fact that Fischl refused to depict Ashe literally and insisted on doing an abstract nude.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Hepburn was notorious for refusing to play ingénues and insisted on characters with wit, grit and a pointed refusal to apologize for their ambition.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
The developments come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that only a comprehensive ceasefire — one that ensures the return of all hostages and ends the war on Israel’s terms — will be considered.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
His Money To celebrate his lucrative contract, Smith initially did not want a lavish, calorie-laden dinner — especially with training camp a week away — but his father, Henry, insisted on picking up the takeout tab from Eddie V’s, an upscale seafood restaurant.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu has instead insisted on a comprehensive deal that sees all the hostages released at once.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But von Rosen insisted the high-end of the real estate market in the city was insulated from those worries, and dismissed broader concerns of a bubble similar to those which hammered it in 2008 and 2014.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Chinese leaders, as expected, rejected the announcement and insisted that Beijing holds the power to choose and approve who will be Tibet’s next spiritual leader.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Part of its effect comes from the fact that Fischl refused to depict Ashe literally and insisted on doing an abstract nude.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Hepburn was notorious for refusing to play ingénues and insisted on characters with wit, grit and a pointed refusal to apologize for their ambition.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
The developments come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that only a comprehensive ceasefire — one that ensures the return of all hostages and ends the war on Israel’s terms — will be considered.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
Verb
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In explaining the oversight for such a highly visual social media app, Meta claimed limited resources and higher priorities.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both claimed there were no imminent crime issues in the city.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When he was first questioned by the police, the outlet alleged that Mirza accused a drug dealer of murdering Marsuk, saying that he was also injured and threatened in the altercation.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Not long after that investigation quieted down, Division Street was the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by current and former female athletes who alleged that the organization favored the school’s male athletes.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blanche asserted as the interview began that the Justice Department had promised Maxwell nothing in return for her testimony.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
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Oberg asserted that Elmhurst has a connection to the 1933 World’s Fair.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As Elizabeth Hardwick and others have contended over the years, criticism has too often diminished as a form of argument and rigorous engagement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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As far as AliExpress is concerned, the ITIF contended that counterfeits on the marketplace are more blatant.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bower was found by police with a gunshot wound to the head and declared dead at the scene, a police sergeant told Enquirer media partner Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indirect reporting lines must be declared and assessed on a case-by-case basis.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The defense, McCarthy maintained, would have no response.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The teachers’ union protested her decision to force over a hundred specialized staff to reapply for a smaller pool of their jobs or move into classroom teaching positions.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The controversy came at an especially sensitive time after Floyd’s death led to riots and other forms of civil unrest as demonstrators protested against police brutality and racial injustice.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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