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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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But Erickson, in testimony last week, insisted that, while he was traveling in front of her, he was doing about 50 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Having initially insisted a digital "Britcard" would be mandatory and help to tackle illegal working, the government has now shifted to introducing non-compulsory digital ID.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He insisted that his government was ready to deliver "ambitious, practical" plans to move towards independence.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

With the SR-71, the Air Force, taking over high-altitude reconnaissance from the CIA, insisted that markings and insignias be painted on the all-black plane—a ridiculous request.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Spun with magic that Red insisted was dangerous.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff