Synonyms of insisting

insisting

verb

present participle of insist

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• claiming
• alleging
• asserting
• maintaining
• declaring
• contending
• protesting
• announcing
• arguing
• affirming
• proclaiming
• professing
• purporting
• averring
• confirming
• avowing
• defending
• reasoning
• warranting
• putting forth
• justifying
• rationalizing
• avouching
• broadcasting
• vindicating
• upholding
• reaffirming
• persevering
• reasserting
• supporting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• abandoning
• rejecting
• questioning
• repudiating
• negating
• disavowing
• disclaiming
• challenging
• disputing
• refuting
• disproving
• contradicting
• gainsaying
• disowning
• rebutting
• countering
• negativing
• confuting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insisting

But the monthslong dispute has devolved into a battle of competing narratives, with residents accusing ComEd of dishonesty and the utility insisting their critics misunderstand the project. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

The kitchen has been remodeled with the owners insisting on it meeting the highest standards for design excellence, craftsmanship, and ease of use. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

But Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York is insisting that his party will push its agenda with or without the Republican president’s help. — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Instead of insisting on playing through pressure, defenders cleared the ball when necessary, stayed compact and protected a narrow lead. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined around 20 other countries and the European Commission in a declaration insisting that AI remain under human control. — Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

If anything, such excessive spending from the world’s richest man sparked a backlash and counter-campaign insisting Texas was not for sale. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Mayor John Gettys recalls standing at the top floor of the Cotton Factory during his own 2017 campaign and telling folks to look out the windows, insisting those views would explode with new buildings in the coming decade. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Trump, meanwhile, said that the war with Iran would end on his terms, while insisting that Tehran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026