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
This happens often enough when one administration succeeds another, to be sure, with the new team insisting that its predecessors were idiots, but the Hegseth Pentagon carries such insults to a new level.
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Sources, though, told the newspaper that talks have stalled, with Afghan officials insisting that the Americans release Muhammad Rahim, the last Afghan inmate held at Guantánamo Bay, in any deal.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Punk, however, escalated things by insisting on putting the championship on the line instead.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Though grateful for all the attention, Ketter is insisting that the spotlight stay on the community.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
But Democrats are now insisting lawmakers need to go back to the drawing board and renegotiate funding for ICE, with a handful of progressives calling to abolish the agency.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security sent a response only reiterating its version of events, insisting officers did not arrest or target the child.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Kelly filed a lawsuit earlier this month in a district court to try to stop Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to demote his rank in retirement, insisting the inquiry unlawfully punished him for his speech and violated his due process.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
Comer rejected that offer Tuesday, insisting that any interview also have an official transcript.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Sources, though, told the newspaper that talks have stalled, with Afghan officials insisting that the Americans release Muhammad Rahim, the last Afghan inmate held at Guantánamo Bay, in any deal.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Punk, however, escalated things by insisting on putting the championship on the line instead.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Though grateful for all the attention, Ketter is insisting that the spotlight stay on the community.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
But Democrats are now insisting lawmakers need to go back to the drawing board and renegotiate funding for ICE, with a handful of progressives calling to abolish the agency.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security sent a response only reiterating its version of events, insisting officers did not arrest or target the child.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Kelly filed a lawsuit earlier this month in a district court to try to stop Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to demote his rank in retirement, insisting the inquiry unlawfully punished him for his speech and violated his due process.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
Comer rejected that offer Tuesday, insisting that any interview also have an official transcript.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
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There’s not nearly as many players claiming NIL is bad for college football as two years ago.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The editorial board then throws in the new scare tactic for good measure at the end, claiming that there is some terrifying epidemic of puking, screaming and hospitalizations as the result of THC use (relying on spotty data, none of which has been linked to THC beverages).—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The criminal case followed a civil lawsuit filed by CapRadio in December 2024 alleging Reina siphoned at least $900,000 from the broadcaster over roughly 10 years to pay for luxury travel, home renovations and other personal expenses.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the audit, Panama’s attorney general and comptroller general had both filed separate lawsuits against Hutchison at the Supreme Court, alleging the contracts violated the interests of the government and taxpayers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly defended the use of troops, asserting that cities with a Guard presence have become safer.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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That early scene, at first, seems typical of two young male friends asserting their masculinity in a juvenile manner.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Moore has 14 salt trucks and 10 plow trucks ready to go, but as February approaches, a key ingredient in maintaining roads is running low.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, law enforcement leaders, civil rights advocates and other legal experts have decried how ICE agents and other federal officers have been flouting best practices when making street arrests, conducting crowd control and maintaining public safety amid mass protests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The school would tread cautiously before declaring the player ineligible, since refusing to pay a monetary fine isn’t a violation of NCAA, conference or scholarship rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The administration’s 2022 revenue projection error of $165 billion over four years led to Newsom declaring a $98 billion budget surplus and a sharp increase in spending, especially on social services.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Campillo objected to that rationale, contending residents of nearby cities shouldn’t be treated the same as tourists or characterized as rich freeloaders for visiting Balboa Park as non-residents of San Diego.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s when Haliburton will be back and the team’s goal will be contending.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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