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
In interviews, Rubio insisted that Washington will use control of Venezuela’s oil industry to force policy changes, and called its current government illegitimate.
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Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump has insisted that Rodríguez must play by the United States’ rules.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Her multi-show stint was meant to be for only one night; however, after reading some negative comments about her first performance, the then-11-year-old insisted on trying again.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The controller’s office insisted that the project is currently on track.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Power had been stripped away, and the image insisted upon that assessment.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg also reported that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk insisted on electric doors even after potential safety concerns were raised internally.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands and have insisted there can be no ceasefire until a comprehensive settlement is agreed.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump has insisted that Rodríguez must play by the United States’ rules.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Her multi-show stint was meant to be for only one night; however, after reading some negative comments about her first performance, the then-11-year-old insisted on trying again.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The controller’s office insisted that the project is currently on track.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Power had been stripped away, and the image insisted upon that assessment.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg also reported that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk insisted on electric doors even after potential safety concerns were raised internally.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands and have insisted there can be no ceasefire until a comprehensive settlement is agreed.
—John Leicester, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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That’s also the last time the Monarchs claimed the league crown.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once completed, Infinity is claimed to be the world’s most advanced stellarator.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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The statement, which was filed along with the criminal complaint, says the officer sought medical attention, but does not outline what specific injuries they were alleged to have sustained.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors alleged that Nieves smashed Conneely in the head with a meat tenderizer and stabbed her, the New York Post reports.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota officials have claimed federal authorities blocked state investigators from accessing evidence in the case and asserted that the state lacks jurisdiction to independently investigate the killing, according to the AP.—
Greg Wehner , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The optimism, however, dimmed once the Texans asserted themselves.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Polis, who has contended the subpoena was related to potential child abuse and exploitation, is still trying to find a way to turn over some records.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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In opening statements last week, Semprevivo contended the church had no way of knowing about the abuse, and that Lorch was an unpaid church volunteer who bore all the responsibility for any wrongdoing.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Gillispie was released from prison in 2011, exonerated in 2017 and declared wrongfully imprisoned in 2021.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adding to American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared support for Iranian protesters, likely heightening paranoia in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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In its October response to the suit, the club maintained that its rules grant the board of governors exclusive control over bylaw changes.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The partial restoration came as security forces maintained a heavy presence across central Tehran, according to residents, with riot police, Revolutionary Guard units and plainclothes officers deployed at key locations as authorities sought to contain unrest.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The demonstrators protested for several hours, at one point marching around the nearby federal immigration building before returning to Foley Square.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When shopkeepers in the narrow streets of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar protested the government’s failing economic policies, their chants rattled the regime.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The new detail in the Maryland ICE shooting was first announced Thursday by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which is investigating the incident.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Rapids, with first-time head coach Matt Wells now in charge, are expected to bring in at least a pair of new assistants of Wells’s choice, to be announced before the season starts.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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