INSISTING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

insisting

verb

present participle of insist

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 That hasn’t stopped Casinos and sportsbooks, who have every reason to feel threatened by a more fair and transparent model, from insisting these markets have no economic utility. — Brian Quintenz, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 When the attention waned, Freedom showed up to one of Sophie Cunningham’s games, hoping to mooch off the fame of America’s new athlete face of trans resistance, wearing a shirt insisting that a woman is defined by biology alone. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Marsh took a hopeful tone after Sunday’s disqualifying loss to the Fever, insisting that the Sky could still grow through their final games of the season. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Sheinbaum has denied shielding Rocha Moya but rejected Washington’s request to arrest and extradite the defendants without credible evidence, insisting that any prosecution take place in Mexico. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Meghan will continue to run her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from their new British home base, with these sources insisting that Meghan’s jam products business is thriving, Sykes also reported. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Years before the pandemic, Connecticut began insisting schools report attendance data monthly, rather than yearly. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 The Prussian within us wants to force everything into the open, insisting that anyone with nothing to hide should be willing to put everything on display. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Instead, airlines are insisting on custom designs to stand out. — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insisting

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The Cowboys did that last year after initial roster cuts, claiming cornerbacks Reddy Steward and Trikweze Bridges off waivers.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That combination—a hard deadline six years out and a Congress that can’t agree on next steps—is precisely what Shedden says is pushing clients toward the exits early, even though claiming at 62 locks in a permanently smaller monthly check for life.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of claiming

Verb

Jacqueline Smith, the publication’s ombudsman, sued the Department of Defense in June, alleging First Amendment violations after being forced out.

— Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Authorities say the victim waited a week to report the incident, alleging that Alvarez warned him not to contact law enforcement.

— Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleging

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Dockworkers are blocking weapons shipments, asserting the right to conscientious objection as a means of protection from unjustified charges and disciplinary action.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
McArn agreed, asserting that closing the contract would not prevent the district and teachers association from negotiating further.

— Chaewon Chung August 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of asserting

Verb

The few remaining workers maintaining the plant, however, received those benefits upon ratification.

— Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Icelandic voters rejected the measure amid widespread concern over maintaining control over fishing rights, a backbone of the country’s economy.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintaining

Verb

The person did not elaborate on the reasons for declaring the two men ineligible.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Under current law, the President has the flexibility to order a limited drawdown, releasing up to 30 million barrels over a 60-day period, to mitigate sudden supply shocks without declaring a full-scale national emergency.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of declaring

Verb

Boston Bruins The Bruins have an average at best roster and farm system, and trying to win while rebuilding on the fly is something that usually backfires more often than leading to a contending team.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Kiley turned the criticism around, contending that his willingness to work with both parties was a strength.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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