as in alleges
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 insists
Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Ian insists the key is handed over first.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In part, that’s because WM is driven by commitments to People First, Hemmer insists.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Taveras insists he hasn’t been prescribed anything.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Despite the potential danger—or perhaps because of it—Joan insists on helping Jack with his quest.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
Even though William implores them that staying in Pennsylvania would have been better, Jane insists that she is better protected at William’s side.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Yet Howe insists Newcastle will not countenance the Slovakia international’s exit until Nick Pope returns from injury.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
While the policy shift has drawn criticism from police watchdogs who say the risks outweigh the potential upsides, the NYPD insists high-speed chases are sometimes necessary.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Ian insists the key is handed over first.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In part, that’s because WM is driven by commitments to People First, Hemmer insists.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Taveras insists he hasn’t been prescribed anything.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Despite the potential danger—or perhaps because of it—Joan insists on helping Jack with his quest.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
Even though William implores them that staying in Pennsylvania would have been better, Jane insists that she is better protected at William’s side.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Yet Howe insists Newcastle will not countenance the Slovakia international’s exit until Nick Pope returns from injury.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
While the policy shift has drawn criticism from police watchdogs who say the risks outweigh the potential upsides, the NYPD insists high-speed chases are sometimes necessary.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp have created a social media monopoly.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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The train station from which the event begins and ends maintains the look and charm of its 19th century origin.Maria Menounos, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Already on pace to be a historic team on that end, Caruso’s mindset and leadership should ensure the Thunder maintains a top defense for the next half-decade.Nick Crain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even today, the Indian rupee note declares its value in 17 different languages.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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