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
What Coles told Charlotte There’s an empowering ending to the story Coles was telling, Coles insisted.
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Alex Zietlow, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
While pomegranates don’t grow true to seed, Fritz insists the genetic gamble is worth it.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Ramírez has insisted Martínez can be a star who hits for power.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Their lawyers have insisted that Moïse was already dead by the time the Colombians and Solages, who was in Haiti, arrived at the president’s home.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Alex Zietlow, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
While pomegranates don’t grow true to seed, Fritz insists the genetic gamble is worth it.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Ramírez has insisted Martínez can be a star who hits for power.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Their lawyers have insisted that Moïse was already dead by the time the Colombians and Solages, who was in Haiti, arrived at the president’s home.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The two are also accused of misuse of public benefits, fraudulent representations to government agencies and financial transactions alleged to conceal proceeds of criminal activity.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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DeVaux became the first woman to train the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby when Golden Tempo claimed the 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday at Churchill Downs.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Louisiana sued to restrict access to mifepristone, asserting that its availability undermined the ban there.—
Mark Sherman,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The improved momentum behind IGV and relative 'buy' signals versus the SPX suggest software stocks are asserting themselves as a new source of leadership within the technology sector.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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This year marks two centuries since Jefferson’s death and two hundred and fifty years since the United States declared its independence by issuing arguably the most important piece of prose in modern history.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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