INSISTS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

insists

verb

present tense third-person singular of insist

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 Sakol insists the merit-making should be organized around the number nine, which represents good fortune in Thai culture. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Picking up right where the previous episode left off, this one starts with River and Sid in a retro-’80s bowling alley looking for a pay phone because Sid still insists on getting in contact with Diana Taverner. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 While critics claim the court cases are politically motivated and aimed at weakening the opposition, the government insists the country’s judiciary is independent and free from political influence. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 That realization became one of many while crafting a series on a book that spans 50 years and stretches across the country but that Kazan insists is built on the characters, rather than spectacle. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 Ribera insists that this misunderstands the European perspective. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Remm insists that while his team meticulously plans the guest experience, interpersonal feuds do not factor into the seating chart. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 Despite questions about the UN’s legitimacy and its increasing marginalization, Forti insists that the United Nations still matters. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 They must be addressed in a hardheaded and balanced way, not as Mayor Johnson insists by simply hiking taxes on businesses and the wealthy. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists

Verb

Doe alleges in her lawsuit that she was coerced into using drugs before the assault.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the plaintiff attended Laguna Creek High School beginning in 2008.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of alleges

Verb

On the day Erica and Peter moved into 150 Charles, their attorney claims, they were greeted with a cluttered and dirty space that didn’t square with the $26,000-a-month rent.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit claims that some of them wrote essays to the school to reduce their disciplinary action, according to her attorney.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

The White House contends that the new proposal would give banks more flexibility under the law and drive greater economic development.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
On the other hand, the fossil fuel industry contends the legislation would prevent states and environmental groups from weaponizing courts to stop projects for reasons beyond what is written in federal statutes.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of contends

Verb

But, Punsalan asserts that the business is focused on other, more important priorities over the cafeteria or campus perks such as gym access offered in other tech companies.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Court monitor Kellie Wasko’s report asserts that the government remained largely out of compliance with the court’s order.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of asserts

Verb

Alderman maintains that each of the defendants have continued to lie to protect themselves and believes there is evidence of satanic worship.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
One Israeli journalist compared Segal’s role in Israel to that of Fox News host Bret Baier, who maintains journalistic independence despite working for a right-wing platform.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026