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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 toxic chemicals released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

After Perry’s death, Morrison wrote, Iwamasa insisted on speaking at the funeral and clung to the family, “as if he was somehow the good guy who tried to save Matthew.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

Lord Wolfson insisted Next had to make a profit.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Jonathan would have preferred that, too, but his parents had insisted he come along on the overnight outing.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret