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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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The letter claimed Iran was acting within the principles of international law.
—David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, Bianco’s office seized over 1,000 boxes of ballots cast in the November 2025 special election after a local group claimed elections officials had inflated vote tallies, which Riverside County Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco denied.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The Spurs claimed the four-game series with the Grizzlies, going 3-1.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
The plaintiff claimed that platform design features such as infinite scroll and autoplay caused a childhood addiction that resulted in anxiety, body dysmorphia, and suicidal thoughts.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
In fact, Clavicular does not tend to talk about politics much at all, and has repeatedly claimed that his message is distinctly apolitical.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
About a month later, he was designated for assignment, and claimed by the Texas Rangers, the team that had drafted him.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
That warrant stated that police had allegedly received a tip from a confidential informant who claimed to have seen large amounts of weed and money at Afroman's home.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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At the claimed range, this would likely mean the Chinese pilot would have been able to not only see the foreign aircraft, but may also have been able to identify the pilot (using its optical zoom equipment).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The letter claimed Iran was acting within the principles of international law.
—David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, Bianco’s office seized over 1,000 boxes of ballots cast in the November 2025 special election after a local group claimed elections officials had inflated vote tallies, which Riverside County Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco denied.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The Spurs claimed the four-game series with the Grizzlies, going 3-1.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
The plaintiff claimed that platform design features such as infinite scroll and autoplay caused a childhood addiction that resulted in anxiety, body dysmorphia, and suicidal thoughts.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
In fact, Clavicular does not tend to talk about politics much at all, and has repeatedly claimed that his message is distinctly apolitical.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
About a month later, he was designated for assignment, and claimed by the Texas Rangers, the team that had drafted him.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
That warrant stated that police had allegedly received a tip from a confidential informant who claimed to have seen large amounts of weed and money at Afroman's home.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claimed
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No further documentation was provided to show Hernandez’s alleged behavior.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Washington has a criminal history, including a 2012 guilty plea for his role in an alleged check fraud conspiracy with his twin brother.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Etebari’s grandfather would have insisted on putting a cloth on the floor and having everyone sit cross-legged to eat, as is the custom in Iran.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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When the law that governs CARE Court was being written, many advocacy groups insisted that coercion is ineffective and that modern mental health care favors treating people in the least restrictive settings possible.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Democrats have demanded more sweeping DHS reform, such as requiring all ICE officers to wear body cameras and judicial warrants for immigration operations.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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The chamber has been debating the measure for nearly a week in an attempt to placate conservatives who have demanded that the Senate maneuver around a 60-vote threshold to pass the bill.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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At least 66 people were killed and several others injured when a military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday in Colombia’s Puerto Leguízamo, according to an AP report.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The two pilots were killed, the only fatalities, and 40 people were hospitalized.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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They also are required to pay restitution, which attorneys for both parties said would be finalized over the next 10 days.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lower-temperature graphite production The second pathway, discovered by NLR and NCSU, reduces the temperature required to produce the mineral.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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Tehran praised the attack as a show of strength, even as Israel’s military asserted that Iranian missile launches have gradually decreased in frequency since the war began.—
Alon Bernstein,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturers asserted that the games are based on skill and that more skilled players could win more money.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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That’s when Bohm reportedly requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, things reached a turning point in January when Bohm requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Claimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claimed. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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