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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This lawsuit, like numerous other similar cases that have come before it, alleges a design defect with ChatGPT itself and blames OpenAI for knowingly deploying a dangerous product.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that the Baltimore County Public Schools failed to correct the record despite proof that the recording was not real.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … GLOVES OFF — Fired '60 Minutes' veteran rips new bosses as incompetent, claims pro-Trump bias.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims Trader Joe’s receipts violated federal law by displaying 10 digits of card numbers, risking identity theft.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit contends that those who stand to benefit financially from the event include the president, who has investments in UFC's parent company, White, and the company's broadcast partner Paramount SkyDance, which is the parent company of CBS News, and its advertisers.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The brief contends that the court, which halted the fund temporarily in May, should uphold its block.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit asserts claims of legal malpractice and breach of contract against Balch & Bingham and Anulewicz.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The upswing in Colorado’s discipline wasn’t seen to the same degree nationwide, said Jimmy Adams, executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, can organization that maintains a nationwide database of teacher license actions.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The Center for Retirement Research maintains a National Retirement Risk Index, which estimates how many workers are at risk of not keeping up their standard of living in retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Canadian government declares soccer, not hockey, to be the nation’s most popular sport among Canadian children.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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