insisted (on)

verb

Definition of insisted (on)next
past tense of insist (on)
as in demanded
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 insisted (on)
  1. demanded
  2. required
  3. requested
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  • Meanwhile, some members of the public feared riding by themselves in the newfangled contraptions and demanded operators.
    Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) demanded a 77 percent wage increase over six years and a complete ban on automation at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts in its negotiations for a new labor contract.
    The Editors, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of demanded
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  • The Challenges Of Remote Collaboration Efficient communication is required for every project.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of required
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  • Earlier this year, Lake publicly appealed to Meghan McCain as a fellow Mama Bear and requested a meeting.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hotel Properties—which owns hotels including the Four Seasons in Singapore as well as office buildings and shopping malls—requested a share-trading suspension on Friday before the charges against Ong were read in court.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of requested
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“Insisted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisted%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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