INSISTING (ON) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

insisting (on)

verb

present participle of insist (on)

as in demanding

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set

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Moreover, despite the faster processing time, the material retains the characteristics required for demanding aerospace applications.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Originally designed for fighter pilots, the Avenger collection is built for demanding environments where precision and durability are essential, according to the company.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of demanding

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Washington is alone in legally requiring such proactive outreach to the news media, the Federation of State Medical Boards says.

— Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
Personal wealth may also grow outside of the business, requiring coordination between business and personal planning.

— Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of requiring

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The hysteria often comes with a fat dollop of Trumpian imperiousness, not requesting your engagement so much as demanding it.

— Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
The complaint seeks damages, profits from the allegedly infringing work, and an injunction preventing Hatchet from being sold or exhibited, while also requesting that the painting either be turned over to Reemtsen or destroyed.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of requesting

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