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as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully
people who claim that they have been kidnapped by aliens from other worlds
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as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
after many years had passed, he suddenly appeared to claim his inheritance
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as in killed
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
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as in required
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
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Recent Examples of claimed
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
And, of course, there is Elon's Starlink and all the claimed internet connections that run with T-Mobile's 5G.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
As the Ole Miss football team tried to win its national semifinal, the women's basketball team claimed one of the biggest wins in school history.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem claimed the Marinera had been attempting to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, with the crew painting a new name on the hull and changing its flag during authorities' pursuit.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The media lawyers also are seeking to unseal a transcript of testimony given in October by Department of Justice attorney Sean Skedzielewski, which was done in a closed courtroom after the government claimed there were national security concerns.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The five-issues series takes place in the Shattered Realm years after a civil war claimed one third of the population of the planet Imprimata.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Several violent incidents claimed the lives of teenagers in 2025, including a fatal shooting outside The Mall in Columbia in February.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In his lawsuit, Vianello claimed that the local ordinance that allowed the city to issue nearly $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and renovations violates the Kansas Constitution and statutory requirements for a bond election.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Based on the current COLA formula, a person who claimed a $1,000 monthly benefit in 2005 would be receiving $1,601 now, according to Sprick's calculations.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
This is one of the reasons why the claimed detection of phosphine on Venus is so controversial.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
And, of course, there is Elon's Starlink and all the claimed internet connections that run with T-Mobile's 5G.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Russia said the attack was retaliation for what Moscow claimed was a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence last month.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
As the Ole Miss football team tried to win its national semifinal, the women's basketball team claimed one of the biggest wins in school history.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem claimed the Marinera had been attempting to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, with the crew painting a new name on the hull and changing its flag during authorities' pursuit.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The media lawyers also are seeking to unseal a transcript of testimony given in October by Department of Justice attorney Sean Skedzielewski, which was done in a closed courtroom after the government claimed there were national security concerns.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The five-issues series takes place in the Shattered Realm years after a civil war claimed one third of the population of the planet Imprimata.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Several violent incidents claimed the lives of teenagers in 2025, including a fatal shooting outside The Mall in Columbia in February.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In his lawsuit, Vianello claimed that the local ordinance that allowed the city to issue nearly $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and renovations violates the Kansas Constitution and statutory requirements for a bond election.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Based on the current COLA formula, a person who claimed a $1,000 monthly benefit in 2005 would be receiving $1,601 now, according to Sprick's calculations.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claimed
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The alleged person of interest was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and lighter pants, with their hands in their pocket and their face could not be seen.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Hernández Dala for alleged involvement in serious human rights violations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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In interviews, Rubio insisted that Washington will use control of Venezuela’s oil industry to force policy changes, and called its current government illegitimate.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump has insisted that Rodríguez must play by the United States’ rules.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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What lies ahead For decades, ACIP recommended changes to the childhood schedule only when new evidence or clear shifts in disease risk demanded it.—
Jake Scott,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Britain’s top technology official demanded that Musk’s social media platform X take urgent action while a Polish lawmaker cited it as a reason to enact digital safety laws.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several districts in Kyiv were hit in the attack and an emergency medical aid worker was among those killed, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Carriers are required to refund customers whose flights are canceled but not to cover costs such as food and hotels unless a delay or cancellation results from a factor within the control of the airlines, according to the Department of Transportation.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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For example, there are two kinds of pinkwashing – one appropriates the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon to sell products, while the other involves flaunting purported support for LGBTQ+ rights.—
Melissa Mohr,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2023
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That Hochul had many other options and still chose LaSalle shows either a lack of conviction in her purported beliefs or severe political ineptitude.—
Prem Thakker,
The New Republic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Several times during the hearing, Helland asserted that student activists who had their visas revoked were targeted not just for speech but for alleged links to violent groups or for allegedly being disruptive on campus.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Barrett also found that Perplexity, another popular AI service, similarly asserted that the military operation had not occurred.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her mother requested ketamine treatment, explaining that infusions of the drug had helped Maya in the past; hospital staff reported Beata to the Department of Children and Families, and she was accused of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Claimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claimed. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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