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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting (on)
  1. demanding
  2. requiring
  3. requesting
Verb
  • For airlines operating demanding long-distance routes, the engine’s record of performance provides a strong foundation for the next phase of global fleet expansion.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Aktar’s work is demanding, with each worker expected to produce thousands of garments a day.
    — Al Emrun Garjon, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of demanding
Verb
  • The department is citing Florida laws requiring adherence to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and protecting private student information.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • According to Forbes contributor Jamie Gutfreund, many companies still approach YouTube primarily as a place to purchase advertising rather than as an entertainment platform requiring its own creative expertise.
    — Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of requiring
Verb
  • As of now, Zahara also is seeking to legally change her name to Zahara Marley Jolie, while Maddox is requesting to become Maddox Chivan Jolie.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • According to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, the 18-year-old filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday requesting that her legal name be changed from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of requesting
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“Insisting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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