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
One side keeps insisting tougher enforcement and punishment will fix everything.
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Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 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
Back in his office, Sage is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, insisting he is focused only on points, and ensuring Lens now qualify for Europe next season.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Washington — Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
What has gone somewhat overlooked in the Giannis equation is Milwaukee potentially insisting on a trade partner, in essence, taking out the trash.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 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
Back in his office, Sage is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, insisting he is focused only on points, and ensuring Lens now qualify for Europe next season.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Washington — Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
What has gone somewhat overlooked in the Giannis equation is Milwaukee potentially insisting on a trade partner, in essence, taking out the trash.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
Verb
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For many reasons Texans are overtaxed as witnessed by the governor claiming surpluses.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The co-owner of Pierozek in Brooklyn says a website claiming to sell pierogi plush pillows used photos from his restaurant's social media accounts in their customer reviews section.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last year, federal prosecutors filed charges alleging fraud in a state autism assistance program and housing services for people with disabilities and addiction.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Norton filed a whistleblower complaint last week alleging that she was put on leave for speaking out against the politicization of scientific research.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But recent reporting describes ICE asserting broader authority through internal guidance.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What role should the county judge play in maintaining civility on the commissioners court and in the audience?—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Anna and Robert, however, despair over the imminent disruption of the family unit, and drastic, escalatingly calamitous steps are taken toward maintaining the status quo.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Wills must be in writing, not oral, so recording a voice memo into your phone or making a post declaring your intentions on social media won’t count.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In October, the Air District lowered the threshold of fine particulate matter for declaring Spare the Air alerts from 35 to 25 micrograms per cubic meter.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Council members Marc Whyte and Misty Spears opposed the move, contending that the city should not interfere with ICE’s work and doing so could result in lawsuits.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Of all of the non-playoff teams, Baltimore is the closest to contending.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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