as in alleges
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 insists
Yet Howe insists Newcastle will not countenance the Slovakia international’s exit until Nick Pope returns from injury.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
While the policy shift has drawn criticism from police watchdogs who say the risks outweigh the potential upsides, the NYPD insists high-speed chases are sometimes necessary.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Starbucks insists that its economic package—valued at $30 per hour for baristas working 20 hours or more per week—already provides competitive pay and benefits, including free college tuition and paid family leave.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Starring a chilly Angelina Jolie as Callas, the film insists on depicting the larger-than-life singer as a sad, hollow woman facing a tawdry death.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Eggers insists on period authenticity, even in a horror fantasy.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Now, during beta testing, results are lackluster, but your team insists that some tweaks will fix everything.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Tunney insists that the endorsement of Musk was sincere.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Preacher admits to burying Wes’ body in the woods but insists the man died in a fall down the stairs before Preacher got to Paige’s house.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
While the policy shift has drawn criticism from police watchdogs who say the risks outweigh the potential upsides, the NYPD insists high-speed chases are sometimes necessary.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Starbucks insists that its economic package—valued at $30 per hour for baristas working 20 hours or more per week—already provides competitive pay and benefits, including free college tuition and paid family leave.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Starring a chilly Angelina Jolie as Callas, the film insists on depicting the larger-than-life singer as a sad, hollow woman facing a tawdry death.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Eggers insists on period authenticity, even in a horror fantasy.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Now, during beta testing, results are lackluster, but your team insists that some tweaks will fix everything.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Tunney insists that the endorsement of Musk was sincere.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Preacher admits to burying Wes’ body in the woods but insists the man died in a fall down the stairs before Preacher got to Paige’s house.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insists
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Since at least 2012, the Justice Department alleges more than a quarter of people due to be released from the custody of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections each year are held past their release dates.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Relationships can endure an awful lot, the play asserts, but not false intimacy—not the pretense of something that should be sacred.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Having no desire to marry again, even amid Herbie’s begging, and being unimpressed with the few opportunities provided to women (especially Black women), Rose asserts her power in the only lanes available to her.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The train station from which the event begins and ends maintains the look and charm of its 19th century origin.Maria Menounos, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Already on pace to be a historic team on that end, Caruso’s mindset and leadership should ensure the Thunder maintains a top defense for the next half-decade.Nick Crain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Even Heavenly declares the comment a step too far.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Insists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insists. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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