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
Braves leadership, meanwhile, insists the rotation is good enough to contend.
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Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Byrne and Slim’s score insists that not even death can stop the beat of this democratic spirit.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Her presentation style is elegant in its simplicity—a young, independent name, Allen has stayed clear of expensive runway productions and instead insists on showing her collections by appointment.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lloyd Webber, whose British title is Baron Lloyd-Webber (since the House of Lords insists on hyphenating double names), will receive the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at the event.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
This season, Quill insists, is different.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Reluctant to leave him alone, Henry insists Bill come to stay with him and his wife Pat (Katie McGrath), giving him time also with his adoring niece Debby (Tallulah Cavanaugh).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Thus, quantum Darwinism insists that a unique classical world can and must emerge from quantum probabilities.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Byrne and Slim’s score insists that not even death can stop the beat of this democratic spirit.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Her presentation style is elegant in its simplicity—a young, independent name, Allen has stayed clear of expensive runway productions and instead insists on showing her collections by appointment.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lloyd Webber, whose British title is Baron Lloyd-Webber (since the House of Lords insists on hyphenating double names), will receive the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at the event.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
This season, Quill insists, is different.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Reluctant to leave him alone, Henry insists Bill come to stay with him and his wife Pat (Katie McGrath), giving him time also with his adoring niece Debby (Tallulah Cavanaugh).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Thus, quantum Darwinism insists that a unique classical world can and must emerge from quantum probabilities.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
Verb
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Torrez alleges that Meta failed to properly safeguard apps like Instagram and Facebook from online predators and made misleading statements about the overall safety of its platform.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a complaint filed in April 2025, Mecklenburg County resident Sheikh Omar Tariq alleges that Heider failed to perform a leak test or imaging studies following his May 5, 2022 surgery at what was then Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The union claims the company wants to eliminate more than 100 jobs, cut salaries, and install AI surveillance systems.—
Jacob Sarracino,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The result is that, despite existing household pains owing to more expensive fuel, a resurgent kidnapping crisis that exposes deep security vulnerabilities, and external pressure from a US government that claims Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, Tinubu has expanded his base and looks strong.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ryder contends income shouldn’t be the foundation of long-term portfolios.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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The insurance department contends that policyholder complaints are confidential, even for those filing the complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pavia insists his case is about a group boycott of former JUCO players and asserts that case law is on his side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Netflix asserts that retail streaming prices will go down, arguing that consumers see HBO Max as complementary to Netflix’s service, and as such competitors like Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+/Hulu will be forced to keep pricing in check to fight for market share.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Controversy over ideology Vergara’s Conservative Party maintains many positions that are more aligned with the American right than with Colombia’s left-wing government led by President Gustavo Petro and has often expressed support for the Republican Party in the US.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Outside, technology coordinates school sports, helps bus drivers find the right route and maintains students’ health records.—
Adam Echelman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, as lunar visibility varies by location, some Muslim communities follow the moonsighting of Saudi Arabia or the nearest Muslim country, while others begin Ramadan as soon as any nation declares a moonsighting, and yet others opt to wait for their own local moonsighting.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.—
Stephanie Douglas,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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