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 Israel insists this is allowed under the latest ceasefire agreement. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 But that sympathy can’t quite make up for the galling fact of Nelson’s sons, now teenagers stuck in limbo as a father figure stubbornly insists on courting further ruin. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Six Flags Magic Mountain insists that X2 is regularly tested and meets industry safety regulations. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 But Ma Rainey insists on doing it her way, even if Levee’s version is more interesting from a jazz perspective. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 But Days insists Pittsburgh's most famous vending machine is not gone forever. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Kavanagh insists she was fired for blowing the whistle on improper conduct by Sky. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 However, the Commission insists its digital laws apply to companies regardless of where they are based. — Barbara Moens, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Quaid insists that the sequel should reunite star Tom Cruise with his ex wife Nicole Kidman. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists

Verb

Shelley alleges her superior, Woodie Dixon, Golden State’s chief legal officer, was not present for her termination meeting, violating team policy.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit alleges four families with addresses in Mansfield, Georgia have had irreparable damage to their property and quality of life throughout the construction and operation of the Meta data center.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleges

Verb

The Grammy winner claims Keren Urinov, who worked on her 2025 tour, demanded a 15-year employment contract.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
The company claims the approach could allow Galileo X to handle precise indoor transport, long-range off-road travel, and complex terrain using a unified robotic architecture and control system.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of claims

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Summary This article contends that inflation management is not, and never has been, the Federal Reserve's core responsibility.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The company contends its plan serves the town, the residential marketplace and the interest of historic preservation.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of contends

Verb

In addition to hurting consumers, Bird asserts that the uncertainty, along with Paramount’s $7 million ticking fee, will pull down an industry that’s just starting to get back on its feet.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Civilizationism asserts that the United States ought to interfere in Europe’s affairs.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of asserts

Verb

Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
However, Gabbana maintains his creative responsibilities within the group together with Domenico Dolce, Alfonso’s brother.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintains

Verb

If Sullivan declares a mistrial, the prosecution will then have to decide whether to retry or dismiss the case.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Below that line, oil can only be legally released if the President formally declares a severe domestic or international energy supply emergency.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026