as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a continued insistence that there was a massive cover-up by the government
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Recent Examples of insistence
Over a decade ago, California reformed health benefits at the insistence of former Gov. Jerry Brown due to the state’s ballooning unfunded liability for medical costs for retirees.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
The Kremlin doubled down on its insistence for negotiations before any cease-fire, hours before the call on Monday, tempering expectations of a breakthrough.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Last year, the two nations came close to finalizing a landmark defense and trade pact – but the deal stalled over the Saudi insistence that Israel commit to a path toward Palestinian statehood.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
But Stefani’s insistence leads to the recognition that, while Iris escaped death that day almost 50 years ago, nearly everybody else did not.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
The Kremlin doubled down on its insistence for negotiations before any cease-fire, hours before the call on Monday, tempering expectations of a breakthrough.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Last year, the two nations came close to finalizing a landmark defense and trade pact – but the deal stalled over the Saudi insistence that Israel commit to a path toward Palestinian statehood.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
But Stefani’s insistence leads to the recognition that, while Iris escaped death that day almost 50 years ago, nearly everybody else did not.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insistence
Noun
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While Becerra did not issue a public-health emergency because of the flooding, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an emergency declaration and then-President Joe Biden declared a major disaster.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The declaration enables Washington County to expedite emergency response efforts and request resources from the state and federal government.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Of greatest concern was their assertion that Volvo Trucks will not be producing autonomy-ready trucks starting in 2027 as has been stated by both companies.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The memorandum also points out that hearsay—meaning a statement made out-of-court used to prove the truth of an assertion—may be considered in opposing a motion for summary judgment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Government attorneys requested the dismissal of his asylum claim.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Speaking with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, the Broadway star discussed LuPone’s claim that the two women are not friends.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 May 2025
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“Insistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insistence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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