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
His younger sister felt blindsided and immediately took issue with the decision, insisting that the jewelry should have gone to her instead.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 July 2025
However, Powell has insisted that the Fed must maintain its independence and keep rates elevated until inflation sustainably returns to the Fed’s 2% target.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 July 2025
While many insist Arne Slot’s team can afford both, sales need to be made.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Wallen insisted on painting that picture simply, which actually makes the story all the more dramatic.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 July 2025
However, Powell has insisted that the Fed must maintain its independence and keep rates elevated until inflation sustainably returns to the Fed’s 2% target.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 July 2025
While many insist Arne Slot’s team can afford both, sales need to be made.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Wallen insisted on painting that picture simply, which actually makes the story all the more dramatic.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for insist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
Verb
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Neymar has alleged that a fan called him a mercenary and spoke about his family and friends after Santos’ 2-1 home defeat by Internacional on Wednesday.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The lawsuit alleged that Tyler Technologies Inc. violated the state’s 2024 Honest Pricing Law by adding hidden fees to campsite reservations.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Beyoncé has now claimed dozens of wins on the roster throughout her career.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Across town at her front door, witness Lora Hampton, 60, who escaped the bullets that claimed West and Smith in the parking lot that night, had little sympathy for him.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Acrobatics & tumbling asserts its athletic diversity, drawing on a wide range of strengths from its participants.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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In his letter, Donovan asserted that the Chiefs had submitted a proposal to the state and received no response for six weeks — a claim Kelly administration officials dispute.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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In previous filings, Stone contended that forensic evidence would show that whoever shot Reuter was much taller than Yang.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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He was expected to contend for the team's lead running back role with the departure of veteran Nick Chubb.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Another bill filed by Hastings earlier this year would require homeowner and auto insurers operating in Illinois to maintain a website that showed a summary of each year’s premium rate changes, as well as rate change data going back five years.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Thursday will be sunny and hot with a high near 94 and isolated showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Air quality alert The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has declared an air quality alert in effect in the area until midnight Wednesday, July 23.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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