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
Edward Norton, who plays the late Pete Seeger in the film, says Mangold told him Dylan insisted on putting at least one totally inaccurate scene into A Complete Unknown, though the actor wouldn’t reveal details.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Shand repeatedly insisted there was no one else outside, even as five more desperate Indians wandered to the vehicle from the fields, including one going in and out of consciousness.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
But tribal leaders insist a public health emergency declaration is needed more than anything else.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Despite Jesse Palmer’s suspicions, Jonathan insists he’s never done a striptease professionally.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Shand repeatedly insisted there was no one else outside, even as five more desperate Indians wandered to the vehicle from the fields, including one going in and out of consciousness.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
But tribal leaders insist a public health emergency declaration is needed more than anything else.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Despite Jesse Palmer’s suspicions, Jonathan insists he’s never done a striptease professionally.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
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In a 2023 lawsuit, 20 patients alleged doctors delayed or denied medically-necessary care out of confusion and fear of the penalties for violating the law, which include loss of medical license, fines of $100,000 or more and sentences of up to life in prison.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Florida Lawsuit alleges hundreds of thousands of complaints The Florida lawsuit has alleged more than 100,000 people complained of problems online.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Freeman claimed victory for a second time late Monday in an official statement from his campaign, as county elections officials started to wrap up counting ballots.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The late rocker claims a pair of spaces on the Official Physical Singles chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Turning her childhood bedroom into a zone of maximal coziness—including, recently, with the addition of a white Aeron chair—was a way of asserting control.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Final Two Pockets Of Spending Are Hidden From View Economists have long asserted that soaring premiums suppress wage growth.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Smollett's legal team contended in their appeal that the involvement of a special prosecutor was improper after the Cook County State's Attorney had initially dismissed the charges.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Trump supporters will contend that his cultural conservatism and promise of a better economy helped turn the tide.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Silk extracts, squalane, and glycerin maintain moisture for hours, while indigo and oatmeal mitigate redness and irritation.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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By moving beyond traditional associations with elitism to embrace mass-market visibility, these brands are breaking new ground while maintaining their aspirational essence.Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Edgewell's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on January 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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