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
Small companies remain at the heart of their business, Mathur insists.
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 May 2025
Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
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The Department of Justice in Maine filed a lawsuit alleging the state’s Department of Education is out of compliance with Title IX.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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Chris Brown was arrested at his hotel in Manchester, U.K. on Thursday morning (May 15) over what British authorities alleged was an attack on a music producer at a London nightclub two years ago.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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But McLaughlin claimed that a Dallas Police detective inadvertently attached the wrong photo to the entry.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Wars claim the lives of innocent children as well as warriors.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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In response, two of Trump's senior officials made statements asserting that the message was a threat toward the president.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Inspired by classic boom-bap production, lyrically, the track sees Young assert her agency in the bedroom with a new flame.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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In Piranha Plant Nap Mishap there are multiple alarm clocks with which to contend.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde Saturday after the team’s slow start to the 2025 season after contending for the American League East title last season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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Final Thoughts Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 4.0 Excellent The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 should eliminate most of the manual labor required to maintain your yard.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said in an X post that explosions were heard in the northern Indian state’s capital Srinagar just hours after both nations agreed to maintain a ceasefire.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Related article Kurdish separatist leader calls on followers to disarm, potentially ending a five-decade insurgency with Turkey In March, the PKK declared an immediate ceasefire after Ocalan called on fighters to lay down their arms and dissolve the group.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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In Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) declared Ozone Action Days for the San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Galveston, Dallas, and Fort Worth areas.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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