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
If the budget only allows for one statement piece, Del Marmol insists it should be put into your overhead light or sconces.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Claire insists the latter explanation can’t be true.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Our lawsuit insists on environmental law and order — specifically, enforcement of the National Environmental Policy Act.
—Eve Samples, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, that uranium is a short technical step from weapons-grade levels.
—Arkansas Online, 11 June 2026
Jenna Elfman has joined another network TV show, but Tim Allen insists that her new job won't affect her tenure on Shifting Gears too much.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Mexico's government insists that there is no security threat to visiting World Cup fans.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Tehran insists its nuclear efforts are peaceful.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, that uranium is a short technical step from weapons-grade levels.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Claire insists the latter explanation can’t be true.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Our lawsuit insists on environmental law and order — specifically, enforcement of the National Environmental Policy Act.
—Eve Samples, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, that uranium is a short technical step from weapons-grade levels.
—Arkansas Online, 11 June 2026
Jenna Elfman has joined another network TV show, but Tim Allen insists that her new job won't affect her tenure on Shifting Gears too much.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Mexico's government insists that there is no security threat to visiting World Cup fans.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Tehran insists its nuclear efforts are peaceful.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, that uranium is a short technical step from weapons-grade levels.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
Verb
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The government alleges the couple made about $244,550 off their trading scheme.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that after receiving more than two dozen drinks from crew members, the man became disoriented and agitated while trying to find his room.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The account may remain frozen temporarily A bank generally won't immediately reverse a freeze simply because the account holder claims a mistake was made.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Ideas expressed in the piece The article argues that the glee over Tom Steyer’s loss in the California governor’s race reflects a broader, understandable anger at extreme wealth in an era of serf‑lord–level inequality, but contends that this anger is being misdirected at the wrong billionaire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The suit contends the race ended when Grossman’s vehicle struck brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, ages 11 and 8, in a crosswalk at about 80 mph in a 45 mph zone.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Likewise, the Big 12 asserts that while Judge Curry’s court order bars the NCAA from disqualifying Sorsby, Texas Tech must still follow conference rules.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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While much of the displacement is driven by settlers who build outposts on Palestinian land, the report asserts that the process could not occur without the support of the government.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The 53-year-old actor maintains a home in Los Angeles but has shifted most of his life to the Midwest in recent years.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Families shelter in bathtubs, apartment blocks collapse and Dnipro declares a day of mourning, while President Volodymyr Zelensky pleads for more Western support.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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How we are perceived is often not up to us, the painting declares.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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