as in confiscation
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1
as in alleging
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 demanding
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 destroying
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
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as in requiring
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
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Recent Examples of claiming
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Listed below in plain English are areas to consider when developing your claiming strategy.
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Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Then there are optional claiming races, which mix allowance conditions with the option to run a horse for a claiming price.
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Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Other requirements seek to prevent double-counting of credits, double-claiming, and conflicts of interest, such as the verification body being owned by the carbon credit producer.
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Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
To teach these fixtures of Asian American literature is thus to explain their political projects—a claiming of America that was an imperative then, if awkwardly nationalistic and settler colonialist now—while helping students also to hold the texts accountable.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
South African and Malawian authorities have been coordinating in recent weeks to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Malawian citizens gathered at the site in Durban, claiming to flee anti-migrant tensions and fears of violence.
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Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
The Chief Financial Officer of Florida, Blaise Ingoglia, continues his dog and pony show around the state claiming to have unearthed shameful, excessive spending by counties and municipalities.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The New York Mets have reacquired versatile infielder Zack Short, claiming him off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Jeremy Doku tried his best, but otherwise Belgium looked pretty ordinary — at least in terms of pinpointing teams that can go far in this competition — when claiming a 1-1 draw against the North Africans.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Setting the factory ablaze and escaping, Naim pauses for a minute when the Ryan-like monster appears at a window, begging to be released and claiming to be the human-being.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
What is obvious is that the only thing as dishonest as FIFA’s insistence that the breaks are only because of its concerns about players’ health is FIFA’s claiming that the stoppages don’t impact matches.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
The litigation continued through 2025 and into 2026, with both sides claiming victories at various stages.
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Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
This sophisticated and precisely accurate algorithm helps individuals — and spouses — decide on their family’s best claiming strategy.
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Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Listed below in plain English are areas to consider when developing your claiming strategy.
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Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Then there are optional claiming races, which mix allowance conditions with the option to run a horse for a claiming price.
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Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Other requirements seek to prevent double-counting of credits, double-claiming, and conflicts of interest, such as the verification body being owned by the carbon credit producer.
—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
To teach these fixtures of Asian American literature is thus to explain their political projects—a claiming of America that was an imperative then, if awkwardly nationalistic and settler colonialist now—while helping students also to hold the texts accountable.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Verb
Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
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Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
South African and Malawian authorities have been coordinating in recent weeks to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Malawian citizens gathered at the site in Durban, claiming to flee anti-migrant tensions and fears of violence.
—
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
The Chief Financial Officer of Florida, Blaise Ingoglia, continues his dog and pony show around the state claiming to have unearthed shameful, excessive spending by counties and municipalities.
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The New York Mets have reacquired versatile infielder Zack Short, claiming him off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Jeremy Doku tried his best, but otherwise Belgium looked pretty ordinary — at least in terms of pinpointing teams that can go far in this competition — when claiming a 1-1 draw against the North Africans.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Setting the factory ablaze and escaping, Naim pauses for a minute when the Ryan-like monster appears at a window, begging to be released and claiming to be the human-being.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
What is obvious is that the only thing as dishonest as FIFA’s insistence that the breaks are only because of its concerns about players’ health is FIFA’s claiming that the stoppages don’t impact matches.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
The litigation continued through 2025 and into 2026, with both sides claiming victories at various stages.
—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
Noun
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Drone operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization can face fines of up to $100,000, confiscation of their aircraft, and federal criminal charges.
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However, the judge imposed a ban on Jonathan leaving Spain, ordered the confiscation of his passport, and required him to appear in court every week, the newspaper reported.
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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Does that mean Rob Manfred is specifically demanding that drag be reduced?
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Strikes and artillery fire were reported across Nabatieh district, destroying homes and residential buildings, according to NNA.
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One video shows a surface to air missile hitting a drone but not destroying it; the drone crashes to the ground and explodes.
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.
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California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.
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Then, in April, Anthropic made the first major acquisition in its history, buying a stealthy computational biology startup named Coefficient Bio for $400 million.
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In total, the White Memorial Foundation contributed over 2,900 acres to the acquisition of the forest over time.
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At a March 30 public meeting of the school board, Morrow acknowledged these mistakes, insisting that the books would be returned to the shelves while a review committee, which the board would appoint, considered their fate.
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Of course, the Bucks likely recognized as much, as well, insisting the cost for Giannis include Kasparas.
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The city is also requesting $15 million in capital funds to help boost the housing initiative.
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Service, whose office sits at the corner of 18th Street and Vine Street, said business owners have spent years requesting additional patrols and, at one point, pushed for dedicated funding to increase police presence in the district.
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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