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
Disillusionment aside, what’s the point of a Robin Hood who insists on standing for nothing?
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
However, Sanders insists that his legislation transfers a fair amount of wealth while critically ensuring that AI benefits humanity.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
If nothing else, Athlete Creditor—unlike the House settlement—has yielded one very gratified new millionaire, though Roman Rashada insists the appeal of this process goes beyond his payout.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
The president, however, insists that any investments in Iran would be voluntary.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Another insists system design is essential for a junior level position.
—Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
However, Agboola insists going public remains a target.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
However, Sanders insists that his legislation transfers a fair amount of wealth while critically ensuring that AI benefits humanity.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
If nothing else, Athlete Creditor—unlike the House settlement—has yielded one very gratified new millionaire, though Roman Rashada insists the appeal of this process goes beyond his payout.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
The president, however, insists that any investments in Iran would be voluntary.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Another insists system design is essential for a junior level position.
—Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
However, Agboola insists going public remains a target.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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The suit alleges the group, known widely as WPATH, made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and its members profited off the claims.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed June 10 in Rockdale County Superior Court, alleges the company failed to provide timely hazard information, leaving first responders and neighbors unprotected.—
Brandon Knapp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The suit claims Banks was prepared for a fair comeuppance, but ultimately the former supermodel felt hoodwinked.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The account may remain frozen temporarily A bank generally won't immediately reverse a freeze simply because the account holder claims a mistake was made.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece The article argues that the glee over Tom Steyer’s loss in the California governor’s race reflects a broader, understandable anger at extreme wealth in an era of serf‑lord–level inequality, but contends that this anger is being misdirected at the wrong billionaire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Müller contends that support for the referendum is motivated less by xenophobia than people’s concern that the population is growing at an uncontrolled rate.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The Big 12’s overarching thesis is that Texas Tech shouldn’t be able to play an athlete who has admitted to betting on his own team and who, the conference asserts, has placed thousands of bets on college and pro sports either directly or through an intermediary from 2022 to 2026.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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In his nonfiction exploration, Kershenbaum asserts that our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth provides a solid scaffolding for projecting what alien organisms might really be like.—
Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The 53-year-old actor maintains a home in Los Angeles but has shifted most of his life to the Midwest in recent years.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Moonshine Store is a summer road-trip attraction, though an honest one, not the kind that announces itself with highway billboards for miles around or declares itself a must-visit destination.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS KNOCKOUT VERDICT — ESPN analyst declares UFC White House show a 'better event' than the NBA Finals.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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