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
All the while, the director insists on keeping uncomfortable life vests on the child actors, in service of superficial commentary on Europe’s migrant crisis.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
As One of Us gleefully samples multiple registers—comic, tragic, satiric, elegiac, poetic—its mesh of archaic and contemporary styles becomes something quite arresting, a joy to read … Chaon’s beautiful novel insists on answers.
—Book Marks
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
That step, Jungen insists, was about control — and about sharpening Zurich’s strategic value for filmmakers and studios.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
The band was concerned about their record label’s reaction, but despite the movie’s scene with a Myers cameo as a contemptuous exec, Reid insists there was no confrontation.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Through it all, Shapiro insists his decision is less political than personal.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Legal experts note that autopen use is acceptable so long as the president directs it, but Trump insists its deployment in Biden’s final days undermines the validity of those actions.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In the wake an erratic Sunday win over the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-time offensive coordinator still insists the word defines their approach.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The mayor of Lobitos, Ricardo Bancayan Eche insists that protecting the waves is an issue close to his heart but says he is frustrated by national politics.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
As One of Us gleefully samples multiple registers—comic, tragic, satiric, elegiac, poetic—its mesh of archaic and contemporary styles becomes something quite arresting, a joy to read … Chaon’s beautiful novel insists on answers.
—Book Marks
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
That step, Jungen insists, was about control — and about sharpening Zurich’s strategic value for filmmakers and studios.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
The band was concerned about their record label’s reaction, but despite the movie’s scene with a Myers cameo as a contemptuous exec, Reid insists there was no confrontation.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Through it all, Shapiro insists his decision is less political than personal.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Legal experts note that autopen use is acceptable so long as the president directs it, but Trump insists its deployment in Biden’s final days undermines the validity of those actions.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In the wake an erratic Sunday win over the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-time offensive coordinator still insists the word defines their approach.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The mayor of Lobitos, Ricardo Bancayan Eche insists that protecting the waves is an issue close to his heart but says he is frustrated by national politics.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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Song was the only non-law enforcement shooter, the government alleges.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that LLFO’s decision to purchase the Wave last year for what was then a record price in the National Women’s Soccer League was largely influenced by Ellis’ role at the club.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lack of Warnings in the US Relkin claims there aren't warnings about meningioma.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Part of the problem, the AAFA contends, is the platform’s difficult takedown process.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mowry contends the stellarator eliminates the tokamak’s instability issues that remain unresolved.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gartner asserts that such a broad array of capabilities—which seem to be constantly changing and being upgraded, especially in the age of RaaS’ rise—will demand a more acute focus on how those systems interact with one another and work toward business goals.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Upon appeal, the State Personnel Board found Robinson did not violate policies and was not overly hostile in those incidents, the complaint asserts.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The White House maintains that anyone living in the country illegally is considered to be a criminal by the federal government.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And most recently, at the end of her street, a green street sign newly declares the corner Elmer Lucille Allen Way.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sheila declares in a passionate speech before taking a trip to Israel to confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in person.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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