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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
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by her young son Israel, Owens went across the street to Lorincz's residence that evening to retrieve a tablet Israel claimed that Lorincz, who'd repeatedly hassled and called the police on the neighborhood children for years, had stolen from him.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Putin claimed that such NGOs had taken in more than $1 billion from foreign sources, offering the figure as ostensible proof of Western meddling.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
These communities are especially vulnerable to flooding, as seen in major flooding disasters in this area, including Hurricane Flora in 1963, which tragically claimed over 7,000 lives.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The most recent winner, from Virginia, claimed a jackpot of $348 million on June 27.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Prominent Republican lawmakers have claimed the Democrats are looking to provide tax dollars to help pay for the heath care of undocumented immigrants.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Republicans have also claimed that the Democratic proposal could partially pay for health coverage for people who are in the country illegally.
—Terry Moseley, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Pakistan also claimed that four of its civilians were wounded in attacks by the Taliban forces in Chaman, which is the district directly opposite of Afghanistan's Spin Boldak, reported Reuters.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
As for the rest, Derby rallied to finish a remarkable third (eventually losing to Queens Park Rangers in the play-off final), while Middlesbrough (12th), Bolton (14th) and Wednesday (16th) claimed a respectable mid-table berth.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by her young son Israel, Owens went across the street to Lorincz's residence that evening to retrieve a tablet Israel claimed that Lorincz, who'd repeatedly hassled and called the police on the neighborhood children for years, had stolen from him.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Putin claimed that such NGOs had taken in more than $1 billion from foreign sources, offering the figure as ostensible proof of Western meddling.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
These communities are especially vulnerable to flooding, as seen in major flooding disasters in this area, including Hurricane Flora in 1963, which tragically claimed over 7,000 lives.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The most recent winner, from Virginia, claimed a jackpot of $348 million on June 27.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Prominent Republican lawmakers have claimed the Democrats are looking to provide tax dollars to help pay for the heath care of undocumented immigrants.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Republicans have also claimed that the Democratic proposal could partially pay for health coverage for people who are in the country illegally.
—Terry Moseley, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Pakistan also claimed that four of its civilians were wounded in attacks by the Taliban forces in Chaman, which is the district directly opposite of Afghanistan's Spin Boldak, reported Reuters.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claimed
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The retail giant agreed to the settlement to resolve an antitrust lawsuit the FTC filed in 2023 where federal officials alleged Amazon coerced millions of consumers into enrolling in Prime subscriptions and then made those agreements extremely difficult to cancel.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigators have alleged Iza began communicating with Chapell’s girlfriend and relayed to Saavedra that the party planner was a drug dealer.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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But an uninspired and shallow story – which includes a rape scene demanded by the studio – hampers his attempts to entice us with a chilling and menacing tone.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Just this summer, Chidozie Awaziem requested a transfer to France for personal reasons, then the club’s talisman, Djordje Mihailovic, demanded a trade to Toronto near the end of the window.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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There’s no due process here, either; the three triumvirs don’t get their hands dirty, their decisions can’t be appealed, and there’s no public process by which those to be killed will be identified before the decision is final.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Five people were killed and one was injured in five vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads from Saturday through Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the Gaza ceasefire deal required the immediate handover of all remaining bodies, Hamas said destruction in the enclave has made some difficult to locate.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The impact of the blast is still being felt by the characters this season — Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), whose patient was responsible for the explosion, required an intervention from Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary).—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Still, the bride-to-be insisted that her wedding is about her and her fiancé, not her sister’s relationship drama.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Daniels insisted the impact of the shutdown on air traffic controllers was not just insular and would continue to impact the aviation sector and broader American economy.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, officials at the Louvre requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate the museum's ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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In court filings, the Justice Department, which argues these cases on behalf of the government, said that the re-detention is legal because the agency has once again requested new travel documents from Ukraine.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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Oren Amir, founder of Go Home Builders in Los Angeles, said some of his rebuilding projects in Altadena, where residential areas were destroyed by January’s wildfires, have been delayed by conflicting guidance from the city on rooftop solar panel requirements.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shipments may not be delivered, or even destroyed, as shipping companies seek information required to adhere to new tariffs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Claimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claimed. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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