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
Now, Jordan is insisting that Dakota be invited on the group trip to Los Angeles, despite Dakota having no legitimate reason to be there.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
But advocates for a Connecticut child tax credit aren’t the only ones insisting affordability has become an issue here.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
For months now, real-estate developer Michael Shvo has been insisting that everything is just fine, despite troubling signs at his portfolio of trophy properties.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
Still, the world does not always accept this limitation, insisting instead that writers go before the public to aspire and entertain.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Throughout the litigation, Live Nation disputed the government’s theory, insisting that its success reflects the superiority of its product and the preferences of venues and consumers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Ballet artists around the world promptly pushed back, insisting the art form is alive and widely loved.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked it from advancing.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked it from advancing.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
But advocates for a Connecticut child tax credit aren’t the only ones insisting affordability has become an issue here.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
For months now, real-estate developer Michael Shvo has been insisting that everything is just fine, despite troubling signs at his portfolio of trophy properties.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
Still, the world does not always accept this limitation, insisting instead that writers go before the public to aspire and entertain.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Throughout the litigation, Live Nation disputed the government’s theory, insisting that its success reflects the superiority of its product and the preferences of venues and consumers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Ballet artists around the world promptly pushed back, insisting the art form is alive and widely loved.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked it from advancing.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked it from advancing.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
Verb
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But rather than claiming a popular mandate its authority comes from prophetic revelation.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Another key sticking point for each of the defense attorneys was a social media account the prosecution said went from an Antifa DFW account to a book club page, claiming it was changed as a disguise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In February, for instance, the Department of Justice joined a lawsuit brought by the 1776 Project Foundation, alleging that the Los Angeles Unified School District had violated the law by conditioning funding on the basis of student race.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The meeting took place as Carvalho issued his first statement since the raid, asserting his innocence and expressing hopes to return to work as soon as possible.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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What looked like a Plum showcase during the first half gradually turned into a Mist surge as Stewart began asserting herself on both ends of the floor.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Attendees will have the opportunity to get expert gardening advice and guidance on creating and maintaining thriving gardens, as well as practice in hands-on demonstrations.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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While many bulk carriers have strong links with China in terms of ownership, operation and cargo, the actual effectiveness of declaring themselves as China-linked in avoiding attacks is unclear, said Rico Luman, a senior economist at the Dutch bank ING who focuses on transport and logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Chargers should be contending for titles not just the playoffs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Utah and Chicago, teams trying to lose who just so happened to luck into unexpected wins, the visiting and contending Minnesota Timberwolves established themselves early, withstood a spirited Golden State rally and handed the Warriors a 127-117 loss.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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