as in claiming
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 insisting
One side keeps insisting tougher enforcement and punishment will fix everything.
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Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Each design carries weight — physically and symbolically — insisting that perfume is not an accessory, but an object worthy of permanence.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Back in his office, Sage is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, insisting he is focused only on points, and ensuring Lens now qualify for Europe next season.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Washington — Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
What has gone somewhat overlooked in the Giannis equation is Milwaukee potentially insisting on a trade partner, in essence, taking out the trash.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
This happens often enough when one administration succeeds another, to be sure, with the new team insisting that its predecessors were idiots, but the Hegseth Pentagon carries such insults to a new level.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Sources, though, told the newspaper that talks have stalled, with Afghan officials insisting that the Americans release Muhammad Rahim, the last Afghan inmate held at Guantánamo Bay, in any deal.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Each design carries weight — physically and symbolically — insisting that perfume is not an accessory, but an object worthy of permanence.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Back in his office, Sage is keeping his feet firmly on the ground, insisting he is focused only on points, and ensuring Lens now qualify for Europe next season.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Washington — Top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday, insisting their driving systems are safer than human drivers, despite recent incidents.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
What has gone somewhat overlooked in the Giannis equation is Milwaukee potentially insisting on a trade partner, in essence, taking out the trash.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
This happens often enough when one administration succeeds another, to be sure, with the new team insisting that its predecessors were idiots, but the Hegseth Pentagon carries such insults to a new level.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Sources, though, told the newspaper that talks have stalled, with Afghan officials insisting that the Americans release Muhammad Rahim, the last Afghan inmate held at Guantánamo Bay, in any deal.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
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Cross later filed a federal lawsuit against Nanos, claiming the sheriff violated his First Amendment rights.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then, in 2012, a process server sued Hadder, claiming he was assaulted and wrongfully arrested while trying to serve a subpoena.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The National Redistricting Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Florida voters alleging DeSantis’s attempt to redistrict the state mid-decade via a special session is unlawful.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The files also contain testimony from an unnamed Epstein victim alleging that Brin had visited Epstein’s island around 2006.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But recent reporting describes ICE asserting broader authority through internal guidance.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company’s board of directors last January unanimously recommended that shareholders vote against aproposal last year from a conservative group that would have required Costco to examine the financial risks of maintaining its diversity programs.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Having accurate numbers, maintaining receipts and keeping financial books in order will make tax time easier, reduce the likelihood of being audited for a mistake and save as much money as possible.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Wills must be in writing, not oral, so recording a voice memo into your phone or making a post declaring your intentions on social media won’t count.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In October, the Air District lowered the threshold of fine particulate matter for declaring Spare the Air alerts from 35 to 25 micrograms per cubic meter.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That could be a make-or-break stretch for the Sharks, with three games against non-playoff-contending teams that could be especially important for keeping the roster together.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of only three teams in the league without a deadline move, with the highly competitive and contending San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets being the others.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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