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
Greer says the desk clerk told the detective that days earlier Rickman attempted to sign in with a fake name, but the clerk insisted on proof of identity.
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Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, Iran has insisted that any ships transiting the strait pay the regime a toll and follow a course approved by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Wallace told me that another member of the rescue operation, who called himself the Whale Whisperer, insisted on being near the animal to form a spiritual connection with him.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
What Coles told Charlotte There’s an empowering ending to the story Coles was telling, Coles insisted.
—Alex Zietlow, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
What Laveranues Coles told Charlotte There’s an empowering ending to the story Coles was telling, Coles insisted.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Meanwhile, Iran has insisted that any ships transiting the strait pay the regime a toll and follow a course approved by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Wallace told me that another member of the rescue operation, who called himself the Whale Whisperer, insisted on being near the animal to form a spiritual connection with him.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
What Coles told Charlotte There’s an empowering ending to the story Coles was telling, Coles insisted.
—Alex Zietlow, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
What Laveranues Coles told Charlotte There’s an empowering ending to the story Coles was telling, Coles insisted.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisted
Verb
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The group ShinyHunters — which previously has claimed to be behind hacks of Ticketmaster and AT&T — is taking credit.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Chimaev claimed his focus was purely financial.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The indictment alleged Campbell followed an undercover officer who was investigating Gerodemos on April 9 from Gino’s Steakhouse in a union truck to see where he was headed.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Vinicius Jr had alleged that Prestianni had racially abused him, which Prestianni denied on social media.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout, the Cascios consistently and repeatedly asserted that Michael never harmed any of them or anyone else.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials at the time asserted the deal would compromise competition—even though the combined market share of both companies was less than 10 percent.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Baldoni’s team contended that Reynolds, the couple’s rep, and the Times made additional statements about Lively’s smear-campaign allegations.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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OpenAI has contended in court papers, according to the Post, that Zilis was quietly sharing information with Musk at their expense.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the Florida Supreme Court soon after declared that speeding up the execution process was a violation of an inmate's right to due process and equal protection.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chatty maintained that the city should prioritize internal audits over new taxes.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Well defined and placed, they are well maintained.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Ukraine has loudly protested Russia’s inclusion in the Biennale.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Golders Green and met with emergency responders on Thursday, as some local residents protested and called on the government to do more to protect the community.—
Elena Giuliano,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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This year, the event has already raised a record $42 million, the museum announced during a news conference this afternoon.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The former couple announced their separation in August 2023.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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“Insisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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