1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
people who claim that they have been kidnapped by aliens from other worlds
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2
as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
after many years had passed, he suddenly appeared to claim his inheritance
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3
as in to destroy
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
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4
as in to need
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
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1
as in right
an entitlement to something
I'm announcing my claim to that last slice of pizza
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2
as in stake
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
a shareholder has a claim in the business
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3
as in assertion
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
Galileo's claim that the moon has a very irregular surface and thus is not the perfect sphere that the ancients had imagined
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as in request
something that someone insists upon having
young children make great claims on their parents' time
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Recent Examples of claim
Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The suit also claims the tactics infringed journalists’ right to cover the protests.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Laura’s ex waffles between questioning her outlandish claims and eventually supporting her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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And areas where women mostly spent their time, which guests are moved through quickly on regular tours, would claim pride of place.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The suit also claims the tactics infringed journalists’ right to cover the protests.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Kennedy has additionally promoted a scientifically debunked claim that autism is caused by vaccines.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Laura’s ex waffles between questioning her outlandish claims and eventually supporting her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for claim
Verb
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Though the industry is bracing for an EV sales slump, GM's leaders insist that investing deeply and early in a broad range of electric offerings was not a mistake.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Republican speaker insists his party has been willing to discuss the health care issue with Democrats this fall, before the subsidies expire at the end of the year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Notable criticisms or calls for change from Sharaa’s Sunni base emerged such as Syrian tycoon Ayman al-Asfari, who was among dozens of signatories on a July 23 statement demanding an inclusive government and new constitution.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Democrats in Congress are withholding their votes on a government spending bill to demand that Republicans extend these subsidies, which lower the cost of insurance for people who buy their own health care coverage in marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The fear of further Israeli strikes, particularly on Iran, remains acute in the public’s mind as much of Iranian air defenses likely were destroyed by Israel in June.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Wild were absolutely destroyed in the faceoff circle, losing 44 of 71 (38 percent success rate).—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tablet Deals The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ gets a lot right (even more so with this discount).—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Employers have both the right and responsibility to protect a respectful, civil culture.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Schloss, who had a stake in the project as a member of the company that owns the site, donated $2,750 the following month.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Although Dunmore’s fictionalization of their conflict elides some of the very real historical stakes for British women, the couple’s genuine tenderness, in between and even during their arguments, makes the story—and their eventual relationship—truly come alive.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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The association also pushed back on Hegseth’s assertions, made in the Fox News interview, that reporters have previously been able to roam the building, even without badges.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lacking confidence in the government's assertions of safety, many now only drink bottled water.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And anyone whose channel was terminated must wait at least one year before submitting a request.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Neither Musk nor Boring responded to requests for comment for this story.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Claim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claim. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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