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 Harvey, whose own foundation went 17 years without winning a single grant, argues AI can cut the paperwork burden — but insists human judgment and relationships stay irreplaceable. — Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Instead of budgeting for $1,800 in tissues, the school insists on agitating parents all summer over crap like this. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Rodríguez insists that Venezuela’s new relationship with the US is based on diplomatic and commercial cooperation and isn’t a matter of subordination or foreign interference. — Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 The White House insists that Memorial Circle is an ideal place to locate the arch. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 Even more shocking is Annie’s encounter with Ramona(Amélie Hoeferle), the stoic and standoffish redhead who looks exactly like Annie’s dead mom and who insists Gordon was also her grandfather. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 Trump insists that every boat sunk saves 25,000 lives that would be lost to drug use. — Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Without spoiling Gluck’s revised ending, Braun’s version at least understood that choosing someone because society insists your time is running out is a terrific way to trap yourself in a miserable future. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Kyiv insists Wildberries is being used as a key supply chain for the Russian military. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists

Verb

The complaint alleges that the woman picked up her son from her business in Mankato after receiving calls from him in the hours following the shooting.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit alleges both officers violated department policy by using deadly force against a person who did not present an imminent threat of serious physical injury or death.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleges

Verb

And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.

— Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
The resolution further claims that the university’s staffing cuts were also tied to overall enrollment declines, while the law school’s enrollment is increasing.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

True loyalty, the article contends, lies in dedication to one's craft, continuous learning, and impact.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit contends Equifax failed to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of contends

Verb

The filing puts his value at some $600 million in assets and business interests at the time of his death, and asserts that Tracey is looking for her rightful share.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Hirsch asserts Turnout has helped more than 10,000 people with Social Security disability claims alone.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of asserts

Verb

Cut-flower food also prevents bacteria in the vase’s water and maintains the pH level to reduce water bubbles that can clog stems.

— Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Many of their efforts end up falling short, but the show maintains a positive note.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026