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
Riley issued a public statement in an effort to quell swirling Butler trade rumors last month, insisting Miami would not move on from its best two-way player this year.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Yoon has vowed to keep defending himself, signaling his intent to fight in court to stay in office and insisting that his martial law decree was within his constitutional powers.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 30 Dec. 2024
Rather than insisting that its ally remain imperiled, Washington should drop its barriers to Seoul’s finding its own way to security.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Before the game, both attempted to play down the past, insisting that their relationship had been healed.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Others at the club would counteract that view, insisting that people understand what Ratcliffe is trying to do and why.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For weeks, potential drone sightings have swarmed social media and sparked cries from lawmakers and the public for the government to get to the bottom of it, despite federal authorities insisting there’s no threat.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The White House, through White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates, refuted many of the claims the Journal made, insisting that Biden would meet often with his Cabinet members and their teams.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
His presidency rejected the doctrines of Reaganomics, insisting instead that government could, and should, invest in its people.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Yoon has vowed to keep defending himself, signaling his intent to fight in court to stay in office and insisting that his martial law decree was within his constitutional powers.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Asia, 30 Dec. 2024
Rather than insisting that its ally remain imperiled, Washington should drop its barriers to Seoul’s finding its own way to security.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Before the game, both attempted to play down the past, insisting that their relationship had been healed.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Others at the club would counteract that view, insisting that people understand what Ratcliffe is trying to do and why.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
For weeks, potential drone sightings have swarmed social media and sparked cries from lawmakers and the public for the government to get to the bottom of it, despite federal authorities insisting there’s no threat.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The White House, through White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates, refuted many of the claims the Journal made, insisting that Biden would meet often with his Cabinet members and their teams.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
His presidency rejected the doctrines of Reaganomics, insisting instead that government could, and should, invest in its people.
—Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
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His daughter, Sabrina Davis, was unable to sue, despite the Florida Department of Health alleging her dad’s doctor failed to diagnose a blood clot that ultimately killed him.Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The implementation of effective safety measures while maintaining technological momentum remains a crucial challenge.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While maintaining a quirky and mysterious air, the show yields questions like, is a cult real if its creators are pretending but its followers aren’t?Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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With the president-elect declaring even more drastic measures during his second term, Lung-Amam worries for areas with large migrant populations.Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, as fashion brands increasingly offer beauty ranges, the State of Fashion Report 2025 highlights the urgency for the industry to reach sustainability goals, declaring that inaction is not an option.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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