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
Hamas has insisted on sticking to the initial framework signed with Israel in January, which would have seen parties move to a second phase on March 1.
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Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
The Innies insisted on exploring the outside world.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Hamas has insisted on sticking to a timeline previously agreed with Israel and the US that would move the warring parties into a second phase of the truce, in which Israel would commit to ending the war.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
In 1542 a treaty with Spain would have made the principality a fiefdom, but the Grimaldi’s insisted on language that at least gave lip service to their sovereignty.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
Barbara wasn't alarmed and insisted Shields sit between their chairs and finish the TV episode with them.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
However, earlier this week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry insisted the team is not interested in trading the star defensive end.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The minister insisted no pressure was applied to lift restrictions on the Tates after a Financial Times report on the meeting caused a stir in Romania.
—Stephen McGrath, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
That started a trend of the city repeatedly leaning on the devices as a way to raise funds in recent years, even while Emanuel insisted the program was meant to improve safety near schools and parks, not bolster the bottom line.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
The Innies insisted on exploring the outside world.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Hamas has insisted on sticking to a timeline previously agreed with Israel and the US that would move the warring parties into a second phase of the truce, in which Israel would commit to ending the war.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
In 1542 a treaty with Spain would have made the principality a fiefdom, but the Grimaldi’s insisted on language that at least gave lip service to their sovereignty.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
Barbara wasn't alarmed and insisted Shields sit between their chairs and finish the TV episode with them.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
However, earlier this week, Browns general manager Andrew Berry insisted the team is not interested in trading the star defensive end.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The minister insisted no pressure was applied to lift restrictions on the Tates after a Financial Times report on the meeting caused a stir in Romania.
—Stephen McGrath, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
That started a trend of the city repeatedly leaning on the devices as a way to raise funds in recent years, even while Emanuel insisted the program was meant to improve safety near schools and parks, not bolster the bottom line.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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The patients alleged the company didn’t disclose the risk of false positives in genetic testing on embryos, which led them to discard potentially viable embryos.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because of his status as a prestige member, the club turned a blind eye to the abuse, the lawsuit alleged − the organization was ultimately not part of the trial.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, they were even seen dancing alongside each other at a public event in which the dictator asserted Zimbabwe's intention to compete for the hosting rights of the 2027 Cricket World Cup.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Huang asserted that the groundbreaking model will actually require more computation than many in the industry thought.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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Carter’s press secretary Jody Powell contended that journalistic attack dogs foamed at the mouth.—
Amber Roessner / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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Attorneys for the city contended that the Municipal Court's recording practices do not violate the state law and that Legal Action of Wisconsin was trying to expand the scope of the law to include recording more hearings than required.—
Alison Dirr,
Journal Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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Dale was hospitalized and declared brain dead the following day.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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In July 2024, a mistrial was declared.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The defense firm maintained that the program is an opportunity to align with the Dutch government’s policy of support and empowerment of strategic national industries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Cool-season lawns maintained at 3 to 4 inches tall have deeper root systems that are better able to withstand adverse conditions, such as drought.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Thousands of homeowners have protested the squeeze on rooftop solar during public meetings over the decade.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pulse Ghana, a Ghanaian news outlet, reported fans protested in the streets for Lil Durk’s freedom Monday, wearing shirts bearing Only The Family logos.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The Canadiens had just given up a short-handed goal allowing the Rangers to tie the game, a goal that had just finished being announced when Gallagher buried that shot from the slot.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Royals announced that X-ray results were negative for a fracture.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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