as in claiming
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 insisting
Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Administration officials have emphasized all options remain on the table, while insisting no decision has been made to send American troops into direct ground combat inside Iran.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
And now Miss Manners must express her appreciation to you for insisting on teaching a skill that will contribute to those children’s success.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
But a reset didn’t stop his team from insisting on arriving for an early practice in El Segundo on Sunday morning.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The talks come as thousands of additional Marines arrive in the region despite officials insisting that objectives can be achieved without launching a ground war.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Iranian officials are publicly insisting that no negotiations are taking place.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Meta and YouTube deny wrongdoing, insisting the platforms are safe.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The industry is bracing for massive jobs cuts, which Ellison has played down and did again Friday, insisting the combined company will operate more efficiently but also grow.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Administration officials have emphasized all options remain on the table, while insisting no decision has been made to send American troops into direct ground combat inside Iran.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
And now Miss Manners must express her appreciation to you for insisting on teaching a skill that will contribute to those children’s success.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
But a reset didn’t stop his team from insisting on arriving for an early practice in El Segundo on Sunday morning.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The talks come as thousands of additional Marines arrive in the region despite officials insisting that objectives can be achieved without launching a ground war.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Iranian officials are publicly insisting that no negotiations are taking place.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Meta and YouTube deny wrongdoing, insisting the platforms are safe.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
Verb
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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During the course of the bribery-kickback scheme, Joseph aided in the filing of false tax returns by claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in false business deductions.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The nine-page complaint asks for construction to be halted, alleging the developer never went to the Michigan City Board of Zoning Appeals.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Back in November 2024, a whistleblower filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board alleging, among other issues, misuse of resources and abuse of power at the union.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In listening without asserting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But now the deal has been paused amid legal challenges asserting that Nexstar-Tegna violates antitrust laws.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Aquarians are all about maintaining the good of the group, and rarely like to cause havoc.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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As undersea warfare becomes increasingly central to US naval strategy, the reentry of a modern Virginia-class submarine like USS New Jersey states the importance of maintaining a ready and capable attack submarine fleet.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The game happened to be on November 18th, the anniversary of Haitian revolutionaries defeating the French Army in 1803 before declaring independence.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Wizards are talking about contending next season, once their centerpiece arrives through the draft.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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After the second call was overturned, Twins manager Derek Shelton exploded from the dugout, contending Helsley didn’t challenge in time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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