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
Yet convenience has not come at the price of comfort, insists designer Mikael Axelsson, who set out to better the coziness of conventional foam fillings.
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Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Hao insists philanthropy alone won’t solve academic medicine’s financial and structural challenges.
—Lisa Chambers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Democrats hope to convince a handful of Republicans to break ranks and shoot down the ballroom funding, which the White House insists is strictly for security upgrades.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Contrary to the myth of the perpetually reactive CEO, Molinaroli insists that in his case reflection was always present, even if unevenly distributed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
While Johnson insists keeping the Bears in Chicago is a viable plan, in recent months the team has only discussed the possibility of either moving to Arlington Heights or northwest Indiana, not staying at Soldier Field.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Hathaway insists Nolan’s economy never comes at the expense of a performance.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
This is no tattoo, Trey insists.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Hao insists philanthropy alone won’t solve academic medicine’s financial and structural challenges.
—Lisa Chambers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Democrats hope to convince a handful of Republicans to break ranks and shoot down the ballroom funding, which the White House insists is strictly for security upgrades.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Contrary to the myth of the perpetually reactive CEO, Molinaroli insists that in his case reflection was always present, even if unevenly distributed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
While Johnson insists keeping the Bears in Chicago is a viable plan, in recent months the team has only discussed the possibility of either moving to Arlington Heights or northwest Indiana, not staying at Soldier Field.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Hathaway insists Nolan’s economy never comes at the expense of a performance.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
This is no tattoo, Trey insists.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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The affidavit further alleges that the girl told her father that Diaz touched her inappropriately, and that Diaz left and went to a nearby hotel.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The indictment alleges the proceeds were used to further TdA’s criminal goals.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Instead, Xi will be focused on Taiwan, the tiny island democracy in the western Pacific Ocean that China claims as its own.—
Anna Coren,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Continue reading … EAT THE RICH — Maine Democrat Graham Platner claims 'tax-the-rich' policies aren't 'trying' hard enough.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The firm contends that slow-moving, lightweight drones offer superior safety, efficiency, and practicality for last-mile deliveries.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The Next Level Apparel partner also contends that ongoing testing programs are more effective at catching substitution risks as supply chains shift over time, particularly compared with periodic audits or one-time reviews.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Walker, who was recruited to lead Anonymous after 12 years of heading the Ford Foundation, asserts that Farhadi’s work is an inspiration.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Under the California law Lively asserts, the actress could be entitled to attorneys’ fees, plus treble and punitive damages, for harm caused by Baldoni’s defamation claims.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Murdaugh maintains his innocence.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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