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
But the state of California is insisting the Ivanpah power plant in the Mojave Desert stay open for at least 13 more years.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump commented on the ballroom plans during his recent interview with The New York Times, insisting that the main point of the changes was so there could be a secure site in the residence to hold an inauguration.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Through archival footage, interviews and his own reflective narration, the film traces a life spent insisting that gay experience belonged not in code but in full daylight.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
At every stage of its advance, muses have resisted – insisting that fairness and care prevail.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
In those interviews, Nick and Rob Reiner opened up about their conflicts around Reiner and his wife insisting that Nick go to rehab or not come home.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump was busy downplaying the severity of the new coronavirus and insisting that the country had to swiftly reopen.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Most Senate Democrats have refused to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government by insisting on greater spending on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Trump commented on the ballroom plans during his recent interview with The New York Times, insisting that the main point of the changes was so there could be a secure site in the residence to hold an inauguration.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Through archival footage, interviews and his own reflective narration, the film traces a life spent insisting that gay experience belonged not in code but in full daylight.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
At every stage of its advance, muses have resisted – insisting that fairness and care prevail.
—Valerie L. Myers, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
In those interviews, Nick and Rob Reiner opened up about their conflicts around Reiner and his wife insisting that Nick go to rehab or not come home.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump was busy downplaying the severity of the new coronavirus and insisting that the country had to swiftly reopen.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Most Senate Democrats have refused to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government by insisting on greater spending on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
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And while numbers vary, one former NBA player has even the biggest of rockstars beat, claiming to have slept with 20,000 women over the course of his life.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said in a press release that a driver called 911, claiming that someone had shot at his vehicle while driving along Highway 67 near Joe Wilson Road.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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There was that conservative influencer who went out and posted this video that went viral, alleging that day care facilities were pocketing public funds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In November 2020, Feeding Our Future sued the Minnesota Department of Education, alleging that the state was slow-walking its grant applications.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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For years, Putin has been asserting a vision of a world divided by a few powerful men into spheres of influence.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The mayor called on ICE agents to leave the city, asserting that federal immigration authorities were ripping families apart and sowing chaos on Minneapolis streets.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Durham Intermediate is in need of repairs, and the cost of maintaining the campus exceeds $8 million.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Korrey said success depends on clear and honest communication with buyers, understanding the value of the product being sold, reading the room and creating a sense of urgency to bid while maintaining trust.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The document significantly lowered the threshold for the possible use of nuclear weapons, declaring that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even before declaring his presidential intentions, Vance received a powerful early endorsement in late December.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Blackhawks didn’t retain any salary in the deal but the playoff-contending Sharks still cleared up close to $3 million in cap space to help accommodate any possible additions via trade later this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wearing a sleek black turtleneck, the actress is on a break between industry Q&A panels for her Oscar-contending film, Song Sung Blue, running on what seems to be a campaign adrenaline rush.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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