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
Warring nations also reach ceasefires when a powerful third country insists the two parties stop fighting due to risks to world peace and regional stability.
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Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Pannek insists that helping teammates play their best to the best of their abilities is what matters now.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Repeatedly since joining the organization, Peterson insists the Hornets won’t skip steps to be competitive.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran insists its program is peaceful.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The macroalgae grown here end up in savory dishes, baked goods, and even cocktails served at restaurants nationwide, but Graham insists that there are other reasons to cultivate edible seaweed.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
But Kadir still insists on taking flight.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Israel insists that Lebanon is not subject to the ceasefire agreement with Iran.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Ulbrich insists he was always convinced that those predictions were wrong.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Pannek insists that helping teammates play their best to the best of their abilities is what matters now.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Repeatedly since joining the organization, Peterson insists the Hornets won’t skip steps to be competitive.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran insists its program is peaceful.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The macroalgae grown here end up in savory dishes, baked goods, and even cocktails served at restaurants nationwide, but Graham insists that there are other reasons to cultivate edible seaweed.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
But Kadir still insists on taking flight.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Israel insists that Lebanon is not subject to the ceasefire agreement with Iran.
—Riane Lumer, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Ulbrich insists he was always convinced that those predictions were wrong.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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The suit alleges that members sidestepped state transparency laws by secretly touring a Dallas data center just days before a key vote in Granbury.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The complaint alleges that Unison has violated Colorado’s consumer credit code, consumer protection act, mortgage lending requirements and reverse mortgage requirements.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The singer-songwriter claims the idea came from somebody at Island Records, his current major-label home after a first act filled with indies.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Sissy, the group’s reunion is attended by, among others, Mona (Dennis), who claims to have a son fathered by Dean and the mysterious Joanne (Black), who has a secret of her own to share.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Agarwal, however, contends that the congressman doesn’t fully understand the needs of the Valley’s core industry, which employs a large swath of constituents in the district.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the suit contends that despite being placed on administrative leave from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in September, Fatherley has been allowed to access and use his work email address, violating Wyandotte County’s employee policies.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Citrini asserts that the actual shipping volume is higher than reported data as many ships turn off their transponders and are not visible on official tracking systems.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn’s mother asserts that John was responsible for the crash.—
Jeff Wise,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kock maintains the presence of these smart hunters has chased the once dominant great whites further along the coast and insists that overall, the population of great whites in South African waters is stable.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maureen Groppe The arguments are in the history books as Chief Justice John Roberts declares, after slightly more than two hours of oral arguments, that the case has been submitted.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the government declares, implicitly or explicitly, that people don’t matter, investors should listen.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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