INSISTS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

insists

verb

present tense third-person singular of insist

as in alleges

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 insists Turkey’s government insists its courts are independent as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shrugs off European rulings, a stance that has already fueled a diplomatic clash with Western ambassadors over Kavala’s detention. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The government insists that prisoners are provided with proper medical care and sent to hospital if required. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 While City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the Italian is excited by a challenge that would scare many. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Carlyle insists the firm’s operations never changed much under Lee. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 But her kindly and supportive cop boyfriend Nick (Brandon Perea) rightly insists that the duo should perhaps move out of the house when Gemma’s habitual nightmares intensify. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 In a brief filed on Sunday, the NCAA insists a stay is warranted. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2026 To keep guests returning, Miral insists that each of its parks is a step up from its predecessors. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 But Kulusich insists there’s a distinction between her Disney obsession and her life outside the park. — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists

Verb

Raymond’s complaint alleges Miranda continued taking dogs and collecting fees from shelters while killing some of the animals already in his care and, in some cases, falsely reporting that they had been adopted.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Blackbox Multimedia, which has produced series for 5 including The Ex-Wife and Benidorm is Murder, alleges that the network wrongfully terminated a production deal and it is owed money.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleges

Verb

Drinking Buddies is a liquid that claims to contain DHM along with an acetaldehyde-busting amino acid, herbs such as milk thistle, and B vitamins.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Her family claims they were not allowed to visit her without Miller being present, and his behavior during the experience turned them against the two getting married.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

The IndustriALL Bangladesh Council, or IBC, contends that the clock began when the existing garment wage took effect in December 2023.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
The author contends the Fed cannot control price shifts stemming from sophisticated global cooperation, new technologies, or supply chain disruptions, making blame for inflation or expectations of quick fixes unrealistic.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of contends

Verb

In addition to hurting consumers, Bird asserts that the uncertainty, along with Paramount’s $7 million ticking fee, will pull down an industry that’s just starting to get back on its feet.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Civilizationism asserts that the United States ought to interfere in Europe’s affairs.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of asserts

Verb

And because the stretch is mechanical rather than synthetic, this construction maintains its comfort and flexibility over time.

— Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
In theory, the paper maintains its independence through a 1994 congressional framework and First Amendment protections safeguarded by Congress.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintains

Verb

Below that line, oil can only be legally released if the President formally declares a severe domestic or international energy supply emergency.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The Counter View On GitHub Before anyone declares a changing of the guard, look at what the adoption data will show over the next two quarters.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026