insist (on)

verb

Definition of insist (on)next
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insist (on)
  1. demand
  2. require
  3. request
Verb
  • With borrowing costs climbing, particularly for mortgages, Waller warned that markets may begin to demand higher premiums for risk, potentially putting further strain on both consumers and businesses.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Or ISPs could demand payment for speedy connections to specific Internet destinations.
    Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of demand
Verb
  • Short-haired pets may require a quick brush once weekly, whereas long-haired breeds can benefit from daily grooming sessions.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
  • And with the Bears hoping to zero in on a new coach who can set a demanding tone in their locker room, hiring Campbell would require a big leap of faith.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of require
Verb
  • The Eudora Police Department requested the assistance of state police.
    Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The Federal Trade Commission advises anyone whose debit or credit card Information was exposed to do the following: Contact your bank or credit card company to cancel your card and request a new one.
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of request
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“Insist (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insist%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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