as in claiming
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 insisting
But Motown’s legal head refused to comply, insisting that Motown had registered the name in August 1975.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
His latest thoughts show a radical difference, now demanding that the time for insisting on change to EU rules had passed.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Turner has no such confidence, insisting that no one gets out of Nickel alive except by getting himself out.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
The mayor also reflexively is looking for new taxing options, some of which may be needed, but the City Council members are insisting on a close look at the spending side of the budget, too.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Pressed on what had gone wrong, the men were talked in evasive circles, insisting that the team of 18 people behind $HAWK had not sold their tokens.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Fraudsters may demonstrate defensive or secretive behavior, becoming unusually protective of their work, refusing to share information or insisting on handling tasks alone and avoiding audits or reviews of their work.
—James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
But McCollum kept insisting that Six could be a Broadway show in a 800-900 seat theater.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jamie flounders like only Jamie can, insisting that his relationship with the late Sarah Atwood was strictly personal.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
His latest thoughts show a radical difference, now demanding that the time for insisting on change to EU rules had passed.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Turner has no such confidence, insisting that no one gets out of Nickel alive except by getting himself out.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
The mayor also reflexively is looking for new taxing options, some of which may be needed, but the City Council members are insisting on a close look at the spending side of the budget, too.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Pressed on what had gone wrong, the men were talked in evasive circles, insisting that the team of 18 people behind $HAWK had not sold their tokens.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Fraudsters may demonstrate defensive or secretive behavior, becoming unusually protective of their work, refusing to share information or insisting on handling tasks alone and avoiding audits or reviews of their work.
—James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
But McCollum kept insisting that Six could be a Broadway show in a 800-900 seat theater.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jamie flounders like only Jamie can, insisting that his relationship with the late Sarah Atwood was strictly personal.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting
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Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, asserting that its space and nuclear programs serve peaceful purposes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The British Museum has housed the artifacts ever since, asserting their acquisition was legal.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, that seems to be less effective for maintaining constant blood levels over the long term than simply taking smaller regular doses of around 800 to 2000 IU daily.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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No matter the reason an executive is using the plane for personal travel, there is taxable income to them—but only at a modest rate that doesn’t cover the actual costs of maintaining the plane.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This was followed by another executive order in 2020 declaring reliance on China, which was supplying 80 percent of the rare earths needed by America at the time, to be a national emergency.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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He was traded to a contending Philadelphia 76ers club led by the All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their interest points to a possible bidding war between the two American League East rivals, as well as several other contending teams, for the 30-year-old right-hander.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Insisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insisting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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