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
Last week, Diggs’ legal team insisted the allegations are entirely false.
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Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches insisted the issues were primarily tied to poor execution of the calls.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Officials also insisted that these changes do not sideline ACIP, the panel of vaccine advisers that convenes for public meetings several times a year to discuss and vote on recommendations.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors insist the confession is critical to their case and should be presented to a jury.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist
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This person alleged that Turness was blocked from doing so by Shah, the BBC’s chairman.—
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Clase’s involvement in the scheme is alleged to have started in 2023.—
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Cu also disputed prosecutors’ claims that the defendants caused up to $300,000 in damage.—
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At the heart of the discussion was a dispute over the legitimacy of a report that claimed Deerfield Beach would save millions of dollars by creating its own independent police and fire rescue operations.—
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
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China has undertaken a massive expansion of sites linked to missile production since 2020, bolstering its ability to potentially deter the US military and assert its dominance in the region, a new CNN analysis of satellite images, maps and government notices reveals.—
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The suits contend that part of the reason for the dry hydrants is that the LADWP’s 117-million-gallon reservoir in Pacific Palisades had been empty for nearly a year, awaiting repairs.—
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All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.—
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Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.—
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Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.—
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
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To address the challenges at hand, a measured approach is needed, grounded in the basic principle of respect for human rights, as declared by the UN Human Rights Commission at Colombia’s request in July 2023.—
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“Insist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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