as in to allege
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 insist
The Kremlin has insisted that international sanctions imposed since its February 2022 invasion of its neighbor have had a limited impact.
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Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
But Queen City Quarter and Charlotte Center City Partners officials insist the site is on a comeback, citing the addition of new businesses and more stores planned, plus events like QCQ @ 5 and marketing initiatives.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Managers and volunteers should insist that board authority to act is confirmed in writing and then soon as possible is recorded in minutes.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
He would have been burned at the stake for insisting on the truth.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
But Queen City Quarter and Charlotte Center City Partners officials insist the site is on a comeback, citing the addition of new businesses and more stores planned, plus events like QCQ @ 5 and marketing initiatives.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Managers and volunteers should insist that board authority to act is confirmed in writing and then soon as possible is recorded in minutes.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
He would have been burned at the stake for insisting on the truth.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
Verb
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According to the outlets, police alleged in the documents that the couple repeatedly slammed the girl's fingers in a door frame, crushing her hand and causing her fingernails to separate from her hand.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Supporters of Colbert, a frequent Trump critic, also alleged in the wake of his talk show's cancellation that, amid CBS parent company Paramount's recent merger with Skydance, the move might've been politically motivated in an effort to get the FCC to approve the deal.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Thinking about his experiences on The Bachelor and Perfect Match, Clayton claimed that the editing misrepresented his connection with Rachel.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this week, attorney Nicole Westmoreland, another member of Combs’ legal team, claimed that POTUS had been contacted regarding Combs’ conviction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hall worked tirelessly to seize opportunities to assert Republicans' power as the minority party.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There’s this pressure as a young woman to assert yourself so that you’re taken seriously.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Contrary to decades of precedent, Republican state officials in at least 15 states contend that private individuals and groups do not have the right to sue to enforce Section 2 because they are not explicitly named in the landmark law's text.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit also contends that the defendants made the conscious decision to keep the store open and not warn customers that the roof was unsafe.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Turn down heat in Dutch oven to medium-low to maintain a simmer; cover with a lid (leaving a crack for steam), and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.—
John T. Edge,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Regardless, the new system is easier to maintain because of its inherent design.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Netflix star was declared cancer-free in November 2022 and underwent breast reconstruction surgery two years later.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Crow underwent a lumpectomy and seven weeks of radiation therapy and was declared cancer-free.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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