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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4
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
Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has filed a lawsuit suit against the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and its CEO Stephen Edwards, claiming the parties sought to implement semi-automated cranes at the port without consulting the union first.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Tech support bad actors, for example, often begin with a sudden call claiming that a virus has infected their computer.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
And no longevity-claiming therapy is considered fruitful without sound research that confirms efficacy after following a diverse cohort of humans for decades to see if the therapy is associated with extended life or staving off chronic disease.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Passed over to his hapless son (Dacre Montgomery), our (anti-)hero wires a shotgun to his head and takes him hostage, claiming that the organization’s business maneuvers cheated him out of a substantial fortune.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Sting’s lawyers have filed a response to the suit as well, claiming that the frontman has not skimped out on his old bandmates.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Oklahoma State spent ‘around $7 million’ on players in the last three years, Gundy said, before claiming the Ducks spent $40 million in the last 12 months.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Both lawsuits were brought by the Waukegan Potawatomi Casino suing the city of Waukegan and the Illinois Gaming Board in state court, and the city in federal court, claiming the plaintiff had a right to compete for the license.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 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
Noun
Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has filed a lawsuit suit against the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and its CEO Stephen Edwards, claiming the parties sought to implement semi-automated cranes at the port without consulting the union first.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Tech support bad actors, for example, often begin with a sudden call claiming that a virus has infected their computer.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
And no longevity-claiming therapy is considered fruitful without sound research that confirms efficacy after following a diverse cohort of humans for decades to see if the therapy is associated with extended life or staving off chronic disease.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Passed over to his hapless son (Dacre Montgomery), our (anti-)hero wires a shotgun to his head and takes him hostage, claiming that the organization’s business maneuvers cheated him out of a substantial fortune.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
Sting’s lawyers have filed a response to the suit as well, claiming that the frontman has not skimped out on his old bandmates.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Oklahoma State spent ‘around $7 million’ on players in the last three years, Gundy said, before claiming the Ducks spent $40 million in the last 12 months.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Both lawsuits were brought by the Waukegan Potawatomi Casino suing the city of Waukegan and the Illinois Gaming Board in state court, and the city in federal court, claiming the plaintiff had a right to compete for the license.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
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Production on the star's prior film, Being Mortal, was suspended by Searchlight Pictures in 2022 after a staffer filed a complaint against actor Bill Murray, alleging inappropriate behavior.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The decision to stop the flow of money led Harvard to file suit in federal court in Boston, alleging constitutional and statutory violations.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The decision also underscores the risks of vocal injury for artists performing demanding live shows night after night, a reality discussed in coverage of other recent touring cancellations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The timing aligns with a broader industry shift—brands are increasingly demanding flexibility in their media investments, moving away from rigid upfront commitments.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The two initial quakes flattened villages in both provinces, destroying more than 6,700 homes, and rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble on Thursday.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Greengrass was editing the picture, wildfires tore through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena in Southern California, killing residents and destroying homes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The judge granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Federal Reserve to allow Cook to continue serving on its board of governors for now.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But running an unexpected special election tests the strength of these traditions, requiring election officials to recruit creatively – and fast – because the arrangements aren’t already accounted for in existing contracts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Nazi Party began looting art in the early 1930s from Jewish dealers who were forced to sell their valuables before fleeing to safety, and an official confiscation group called the Einsatzstab Reichsleiters Rosenberg (ERR) was created in 1940.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Consequences for violations vary by school but may include parental contact, device confiscation, detention or suspension.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Aug. 2025
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And any candidate—left, right, or center—who forgets that will fail, because Black voters are insisting that our priorities come first.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Agba refused, insisting the child was hers, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Village officials didn’t respond to calls or emails requesting comment.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those include making people verify old account information when requesting a change and requiring comptroller office staff to speak with a vendor’s representative on the phone to finalize an account change.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The couple is accused of killing their 7-month-old son despite the fact that authorities have yet to find the infant's remains.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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After killing Martin, Lawson poured gasoline on the dead man's body and his surroundings before leaving the scene, according to police.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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