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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as in confiscation
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Recent Examples of claiming
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In his interview with CNN, Noboa acknowledged the worsening homicide statistics, but pushed back by claiming that a greater percentage of the killings involved criminal-on-criminal violence.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The new generation of Black and Brown executives is claiming its rightful place in beauty’s decision-making spaces.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
People who had been targeted in the operations, including a legal immigrant named Miguel de Jesus Ortega Melendres, filed a federal class action suit claiming their civil rights were violated.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But then Adriana fired back with her own bomb, claiming Julia allegedly cheated on Martina with a Haitian mortician.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The Sunshine State had a tremendous showing in all categories, claiming every single spot on the study’s top 12 list.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
According to court documents and statements made on the record, the DA's office alleged Jacob messaged his father on the evening of July 31, claiming Donald was assaulting him.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Venezuela has accused the United States of carrying out unlawful attacks in the Caribbean, claiming the strikes were killing civilians and threatening regional stability.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
He was regarded as safe with the ball at his feet, with his claiming of crosses on a similar par to Martinez.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Noun
Here's why Americans are claiming Social Security early At a recent internal meeting, a Social Security administrator noted that new benefit claims were up more than 15% in March, compared with the same month in 2024.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In his interview with CNN, Noboa acknowledged the worsening homicide statistics, but pushed back by claiming that a greater percentage of the killings involved criminal-on-criminal violence.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The new generation of Black and Brown executives is claiming its rightful place in beauty’s decision-making spaces.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
People who had been targeted in the operations, including a legal immigrant named Miguel de Jesus Ortega Melendres, filed a federal class action suit claiming their civil rights were violated.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But then Adriana fired back with her own bomb, claiming Julia allegedly cheated on Martina with a Haitian mortician.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The Sunshine State had a tremendous showing in all categories, claiming every single spot on the study’s top 12 list.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
According to court documents and statements made on the record, the DA's office alleged Jacob messaged his father on the evening of July 31, claiming Donald was assaulting him.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Venezuela has accused the United States of carrying out unlawful attacks in the Caribbean, claiming the strikes were killing civilians and threatening regional stability.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
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Dunbar sued the company in 2022, alleging that the production failed to accommodate his belief in the tenets of the Congregation of Universal Wisdom, which disapproves of vaccines and other medical interventions.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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Clark, Sheila Edwards and Rodney Edwards’ widow, Kathryn Edwards, sued AES alleging negligence and lax workplace safety standards.—
Kelly Puente,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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Villa were shooting towards their away supporters, who were demanding that the ball be put forward quickly.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stone praised Pine’s range and suitability for the demanding role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … HISTORY HYPOCRITES – Hawley turns tables on reporter when asked if White House renovation is destroying history.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Saving Denji’s life, Pochita and the young man make a deal to fuse, imbuing him with the ability to turn parts of his body into Devil-destroying chainsaws.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Under Senate rules, Ingrassia, White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, can lose only three Republican votes before requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast a tiebreaker, assuming unanimous Democratic opposition.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Peace lilies can go through growth spurts in spring or summer, requiring more frequent watering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Enforcement of other rules could include fines of $50 to $250, misdemeanor charges or confiscation of an e-bike.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The confiscation was never completed, however, and two of the four animals on the list have since died.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The department has placed him on administrative leave pending the outcome of his immigration case but has not conceded fault, insisting that all standard vetting protocols were followed.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Scherzer could be seen shouting at Schneider, not so much pleading his case to stay in the game as insisting.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Others questioned why Betty would make her wedding plans — and go so far as to put down a deposit — before requesting time off work to get married.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of the people the developer hired to lobby state lawmakers at the time of the $15 million appropriation also represented the regional agency that received the money on behalf of the developer without requesting it.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Local police and first responders are also accused of failing to take Davis’ threats of killing someone seriously.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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