insist
verb (used without object)
to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc..
are insisting
-
present progressiveof insist.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Some Wall Street analysts are insisting that April — contrary to its label as the cruelest month — is actually one of the better months for the U.S. stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
"The regulations are insisting that you still have to physically see original documentation."
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025
Clearly women soccer players have grown tired and are insisting to be heard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Primarily, they are insisting on more money for public schools and say strong tax collections during the spring will help support it.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
“I’ve been looking for you everywhere. The Bulgarians are insisting we add another twelve seats to the Top Box.”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
