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insisted

VERB

order and expect; claim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert contend demand hold maintain press reiterate repeat request stand firm urge vow

STRONG

asseverate aver importune persist require swear

WEAK

be firm lay down the law take a stand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert reply

WEAK

endure forget tolerate

Example Sentences

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The Orange County health officer and fire officials have insisted there have been no vapors or chemical leaks over the course of the six-day crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The men insisted relatives be allowed to conduct the burial themselves, in the traditional way, in which mourners say farewell by touching the dead one last time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But John Blair insisted his bill would not impact on all dog owners.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

She has always insisted that she has done nothing wrong - a position that she vigorously maintains.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

If a medium was caught cheating once, or even many times, followers insisted that didn’t mean they cheated always.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock