INSISTED (ON) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

insisted (on)

verb

past tense of insist (on)

as in demanded

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority the director insisted on absolute quiet on the set

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Scammers received nude photos and subsequently demanded money, driving the teenager to take his own life.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Her lyrics were representative of America throughout different decades, including the changing experiences of women who demanded equality.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of demanded

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Leaders can distinguish between capabilities required on day one and knowledge that a capable person can reasonably acquire.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
With all 32 teams required to trim their rosters to 53 players by Sunday, Lynn made a strong case for a spot on the Jets’ active roster.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026

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Alabama has since abolished judicial override, the practice that allowed judges to order the state to kill a person even though a jury of one’s peers requested otherwise.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Keeping your own copies can be helpful if a document is misplaced or later requested.

— Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026

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