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
The decision followed 10 months of tense court proceedings, during which Yoon remained unapologetic, insisting that his actions were a legitimate exercise of presidential authority aimed at countering his liberal rivals.
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ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the focus of the Nuggets was offense, Moe spent ample time preaching defense — insisting it, not the team’s scoring ability, would make the difference between winning and losing.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Russia is still insisting that Ukraine cede control of its eastern Donbas region.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, Adam van Koeverden, has put out a different spin, instead insisting that increases in the government’s overall sports spend, including at the youth and community levels, will help develop higher performing athletes down the road.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
Also, the People of our Country are insisting on Citizenship, and No Mail-In Ballots, with exceptions for Military, Disability, Illness, or Travel.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Ronaldo’s absence from the Al Nassr team has put him at loggerheads with the SPL, which released a statement on February 5 insisting that no individual is bigger than their club.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Each design carries weight — physically and symbolically — insisting that perfume is not an accessory, but an object worthy of permanence.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the focus of the Nuggets was offense, Moe spent ample time preaching defense — insisting it, not the team’s scoring ability, would make the difference between winning and losing.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Russia is still insisting that Ukraine cede control of its eastern Donbas region.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Canada’s Secretary of State for Sport, Adam van Koeverden, has put out a different spin, instead insisting that increases in the government’s overall sports spend, including at the youth and community levels, will help develop higher performing athletes down the road.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
Also, the People of our Country are insisting on Citizenship, and No Mail-In Ballots, with exceptions for Military, Disability, Illness, or Travel.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Ronaldo’s absence from the Al Nassr team has put him at loggerheads with the SPL, which released a statement on February 5 insisting that no individual is bigger than their club.
—Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Each design carries weight — physically and symbolically — insisting that perfume is not an accessory, but an object worthy of permanence.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
Verb
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The Western Colorado University commit won the Class 3A 157-pound bracket after claiming the 150-pound title last year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo cemented his place Saturday as the winningest athlete in the history of the winter Games, claiming an unprecedented sixth straight gold medal in Italy — this time in the 50-kilometer marathon.—
Nathaniel Herz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He had already been summoned last August over his letter to Macron alleging that the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chris Wilson, the boy’s father, filed a Civilian Complaint Form to the town manager on July 16, 2025, alleging that the Town of Groton Police Department failed to conduct a timely accountable investigation into the motor vehicle crash.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No judge should be above the Constitution, and no citizen should fear retaliation for asserting their rights.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trump levied the threats against Cuba after launching a military operation capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in January and asserting control of the country’s oil exports.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The nylon films were flexible, tough and reliable, maintaining their ability to turn movement into power.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He was impeached 11 days after declaring martial law and removed from office four months later.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon's martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the up and down, fluctuating tariffs around the world spooked American businesses, prompting a court challenge, contending that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead of struggling to get off the ground, the Lawrenceville school’s basketball teams are contending for first place and aspiring for a shot to reach the national tournament.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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