as in claimed
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 insisted
Citing a decline in the poverty rate, Brooke insisted that America was moving in the right direction.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Remember way back when Kristi Noem insisted upon an ad campaign from the secretary of Homeland Security blasting across America’s airports?
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite the backlash, DeRosa has insisted the criticism has created misleading narratives about his handling of the team and his understanding of the tournament format.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle insisted before the game that his short-handed defending Eastern Conference champions were still playing hard despite having the league's worst record and already being eliminated from the playoffs.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Another collaborator insisted that the lighting be controlled by an absurdly big dimmer.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported that Soderbergh had insisted on having a no-Zoom clause in his contract.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Anand insisted on raw milk as the source for his cheeses, as that delivers the purest, truest flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Lewandowski has insisted that the contract reviews curbed waste and have not caused delays.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Remember way back when Kristi Noem insisted upon an ad campaign from the secretary of Homeland Security blasting across America’s airports?
—Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Despite the backlash, DeRosa has insisted the criticism has created misleading narratives about his handling of the team and his understanding of the tournament format.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle insisted before the game that his short-handed defending Eastern Conference champions were still playing hard despite having the league's worst record and already being eliminated from the playoffs.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Another collaborator insisted that the lighting be controlled by an absurdly big dimmer.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported that Soderbergh had insisted on having a no-Zoom clause in his contract.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Anand insisted on raw milk as the source for his cheeses, as that delivers the purest, truest flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Lewandowski has insisted that the contract reviews curbed waste and have not caused delays.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
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What began as a routine call quickly escalated when officers entered the home with a property manager and encountered an uncooperative individual inside who claimed to be armed and barricaded inside, according to the Hermosa Beach Police Department.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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That warrant stated that police had allegedly received a tip from a confidential informant who claimed to have seen large amounts of weed and money at Afroman's home.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Martinez alleged in the lawsuit that one city official instructed him to withhold information from the FAA about the developer receiving the property and instead inform the FAA only that the city and airport were swapping the land.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information reportedly predates his resignation, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, Semafor first reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company has asserted in the past that ticket pricing is determined by the artists, who set the base prices and the venues, who set the service fees.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran has asserted its influence across the Middle East through its proxy forces in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen's Houthis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Estancia, Los Amigos and University contended for postseason berths.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company’s legal defense contended that the claims in the lawsuit lack merit and pledged to vigorously defend against them in court.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Associated Press declared Bean, who served three terms in the seat before being ousted in 2010, the victor.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Conyears-Ervin conceded to Ford late Tuesday, though The Associated Press has not declared a winner.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Burries needed just 10 shots to lead Arizona, which hit 57% of its shots in the first half and maintained that success rate until the final minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film premièred to great acclaim, enabling him to secure not only the funding for his next project but also a production team and ensemble that he’s maintained for nearly three decades.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many in Hollywood protested the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Richins, wearing a white blouse with pale blue and peach-colored flowers on it, looked down and began breathing heavily when the verdict was announced.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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No official release date or plot synopsis has been announced.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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