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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The goal is to move away from demanding that individual employees act as isolated heroes and instead build communities that normalize supportive behaviors.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Investors are demanding stronger profits after initially accepting a steep drop from Niccol’s in-store investments.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of demanding

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has planned back-to-back closures this weekend and next on different sections of the busy Atlanta interstate, requiring detours and causing significant delays.

— Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
In January, the bank asked the judge to throw out Arbuckle’s claims, arguing that evidence exchanged by both sides showed no key factual disputes requiring a jury to resolve.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

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Environmental Protection Information Center, the group that filed the San Francisco lawsuit, did not respond to emails requesting comment.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Ontario International Airport Authority Ontario Airport officials said that federal agents were also on the premises on Tuesday with subpoenas requesting documents related to airport contracts.

— Zach Boetto, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of requesting

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