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
While many people online insisted the loft should be used as a bedroom, by simply placing a mattress on the floor, Giangreco quickly ruled that out for practical reasons that mattered far more to her than aesthetics.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Those plaintiffs also insisted that the rule would harm the health care workforce.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Even as frustration and the criticism grew in the final weeks of Slot’s difficult second season, club executives insisted there was no appetite for change, citing various mitigating factors in the coach’s defence.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
African health authorities insisted the Ebola outbreak on the continent could be stopped and promised a vaccine would be ready by year-end, even as a top former US health official said the epidemic could be the worst ever.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, insisted on cutting the current budget of more than $115 billion, while Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, preferred to keep funding essentially level.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
As recently as January, the DOJ has insisted that ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Immigration officials insisted she had not been mistreated.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Team Johnson has insisted that Chicago should be — and in their minds still is — the first option.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Those plaintiffs also insisted that the rule would harm the health care workforce.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Even as frustration and the criticism grew in the final weeks of Slot’s difficult second season, club executives insisted there was no appetite for change, citing various mitigating factors in the coach’s defence.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
African health authorities insisted the Ebola outbreak on the continent could be stopped and promised a vaccine would be ready by year-end, even as a top former US health official said the epidemic could be the worst ever.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, insisted on cutting the current budget of more than $115 billion, while Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, preferred to keep funding essentially level.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
As recently as January, the DOJ has insisted that ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Immigration officials insisted she had not been mistreated.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Team Johnson has insisted that Chicago should be — and in their minds still is — the first option.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
4 June 2026
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Dolan claimed Oakley was verbally abusive.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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In a separate incident in March 2021, Hay alleged Combs forced him to perform oral sex, according to the suit.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In public statements, Alfonsi and Vega alleged their firings were politically motivated.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Still, Miami Beach officials asserted that the Fontainebleau would need approval from the city’s Historic Preservation Board to advance the project, despite the new law limiting the power of local boards to force changes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Roberts' defense asserted in its May 22 sentencing brief, unsealed Wednesday, that probation rather than prison time would be appropriate.—
Kyle Werner,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Charter leaders and advocates have contended that charters are underfunded by CPS compared to district-run schools.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One further source said Madrid were planning on concluding the deal for Dumfries following the outcome of Sunday’s presidential election, so long as Perez is declared the winner as is expected.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Another in 2024 accused the company of failing to keep equipment properly maintained and for failing to report a breakdown in a blending kettle, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Yet that is not down to Guimaraes; the Brazilian has maintained his standards and, to a degree, somehow arguably even raised them.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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There, organizers who have protested women’s athletic events involving transgender participants across California delivered speeches demanding that the CIF prohibit Hernandez and other transgender athletes from competing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Referee Dan Engler did not see Gunther’s foot under the rope, and Gunther protested despite Engler upholding the decision.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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