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
Lind insists her parents did not help the casting effort, as the couple had misgivings about their kids following them in the business.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
While there will be the occasional partnership or collaboration, Guizio insists there won’t be a face of the brand or any distinct ambassadors.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And for anyone wondering if the artists who dropped off the bill coordinated their responses, Young MC insists that’s not the case.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 28 May 2026
This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Based on historical patterns, Krick insists that June 5, 1944, will be calm and sunny.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Whatever happens going forward, Sumrall insists, will never change him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Even Manny has to hand it to him, but Hartman proves he's matured and insists that saving the day was a team effort.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
While there will be the occasional partnership or collaboration, Guizio insists there won’t be a face of the brand or any distinct ambassadors.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And for anyone wondering if the artists who dropped off the bill coordinated their responses, Young MC insists that’s not the case.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 28 May 2026
This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Based on historical patterns, Krick insists that June 5, 1944, will be calm and sunny.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Whatever happens going forward, Sumrall insists, will never change him.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Even Manny has to hand it to him, but Hartman proves he's matured and insists that saving the day was a team effort.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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Billy Pope last month, also alleges Sumstad was driving a city vehicle under the influence previously.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The state alleges there were four adults and two children inside the home at the time of the shooting.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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