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
Still, the daughter insists that this is about more than sensitivity.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite his wife’s efforts to lure him to Austria, Roman insists on toughing it out in Ukraine until his latest film comes together.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Williams, meanwhile, insists that there were enough disgruntled Native Americans in the area to stage an upcoming boycott of the building’s primary tenant, a Japanese restaurant named Ebiko.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The petition also calls for members of the advocacy center’s board of directors to take accountability for supporting the fundraiser and insists on a change of leadership at the board and executive level.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Don’t call it a pivot, Foody insists, saying Mercor still sees itself as a recruiter.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Harry insists Meghan must be treated as HRH.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Not Vacuuming Regularly Your carpet may look clean, but Sokolowski insists there’s always more than meets the eye.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite his wife’s efforts to lure him to Austria, Roman insists on toughing it out in Ukraine until his latest film comes together.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Williams, meanwhile, insists that there were enough disgruntled Native Americans in the area to stage an upcoming boycott of the building’s primary tenant, a Japanese restaurant named Ebiko.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The petition also calls for members of the advocacy center’s board of directors to take accountability for supporting the fundraiser and insists on a change of leadership at the board and executive level.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Don’t call it a pivot, Foody insists, saying Mercor still sees itself as a recruiter.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Harry insists Meghan must be treated as HRH.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Not Vacuuming Regularly Your carpet may look clean, but Sokolowski insists there’s always more than meets the eye.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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In one of those cases, Morris alleges that Gateway Church is using Clemishire’s allegations to get out of paying him a multi-million dollar retirement package.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those companies not only halted competition between their own brands, but also began cooperating with each other, the complaint alleges.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to vindicating Harvard’s First Amendment claims, the judge held that the administration had violated Title VI, which prohibits discrimination in higher education based on race and national origin.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 3,000 Peruvians live there yet Colombia also claims the island.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levine Cava contends the helicopter budget has always belonged within the Fire Rescue department, which provides the pilots and maintains the choppers.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even the most qualified professionals hit roadblocks during a job search, Augustine asserts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The judge's order asserts that Anthropic pirated more than 7 million copies of books.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Calypso addresses the public; a government official accuses John and Quiet of a bombing and declares open war on outsiders.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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His presence pretty much rules out any possibility of the Broncos reinvesting in the quarterback position during the next offseason or even the one after depending on when Arch Manning finally declares.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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