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 confusion remains over the basis of the plan for those talks, with Iran insisting on a 10-point plan that includes its full control over the Strait of Hormuz, removal of sanctions and accepting Iran's right to enrichment.
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Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Republicans are firing back just as forcefully, insisting the bill protects election integrity without blocking eligible voters.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Rothman countered Tuesday with his own statement insisting regents repeatedly declined to cite a specific reason for finding no confidence in his leadership.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s the path to ensure no firm’s dominant position can be abused to unfairly shut down rivals or weaken democratic values, OpenAI said, while insisting that public input is vital to AI’s success.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Albuquerque held on to Goa after his men rebelled, insisting that the city was indefensible.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
And now Miss Manners must express her appreciation to you for insisting on teaching a skill that will contribute to those children’s success.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Republicans are firing back just as forcefully, insisting the bill protects election integrity without blocking eligible voters.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Rothman countered Tuesday with his own statement insisting regents repeatedly declined to cite a specific reason for finding no confidence in his leadership.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
That’s the path to ensure no firm’s dominant position can be abused to unfairly shut down rivals or weaken democratic values, OpenAI said, while insisting that public input is vital to AI’s success.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Albuquerque held on to Goa after his men rebelled, insisting that the city was indefensible.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Tuchel tried to put a brave face on it afterwards, insisting that every team in the world would miss a player of Kane’s quality, and that his England team have won games without Kane in the past and will do so again in the future.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
And now Miss Manners must express her appreciation to you for insisting on teaching a skill that will contribute to those children’s success.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
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The law also allows private citizens to file suit, claiming the government was defrauded and to keep a portion of any money the federal government recovers.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Guzman is also accused of preparing and filing false tax returns for her and her spouse claiming wages from MAFC and the withholding of federal taxes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's appearance at the Netflix event comes amid a March 17 Variety report alleging tension between the couple and the streaming giant — claims that have been previously denied by both the Sussexes and Netflix.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Authorities are investigating a whistle-blower tip alleging that two Information Technology employees were working full-time for both the City of Dallas and the City of Austin simultaneously.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhoods have been torched for asserting voting rights or attempting to desegregate schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The memo and other documents referred to Musk multiple times as the head of DOGE, although other parts of the government were asserting that same month that Musk was not the person in charge of the department.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The parties’ prospects for reaching an agreement — and what Trump’s options become for declaring success — will depend on how the ceasefire goes in the coming days, Harrison said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Asia, looming fuel shortages are prompting governments to take drastic measures, with the Philippines declaring a national energy emergency.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Just look at the other contending teams right now, some of them much better bets to win it all at this point than the Knicks are, and with good reason.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Maria Hadden, 49th, on Wednesday wrote an email to her colleagues contending the mayor’s office wants contributions to certain aldermanic staffers’ pensions to come out of their ward expense accounts, according to a copy of the correspondence obtained by the Tribune.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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