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
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Jackson beat out fellow finalists Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Landon Hairston (Arizona State), to become the second Georgia player to win the award in three seasons, with Charlie Condon claiming it in 2024.
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Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The Anza Expedition established the first reliable overland route from Mexico to what was then known as Alta California, claiming San Francisco Bay for the Spanish Crown.
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Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Court papers say Doyle used a different first name while dealing with Matthiesen and continued to invent excuses after the painting had been sold, even falsely claiming the buyer had failed to pay him despite already receiving the money.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Trump started strongly attacking mail-in voting during the 2020 election, falsely claiming the practice helped to enable fraud, which evidence does not support.
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Red Bull’s other F1 team, Racing Bulls, took best of the rest by claiming the final two points places with Liam Lawson in ninth and Arvid Lindblad in 10th.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The hike occurred despite a similar hike happening days before in which Goyal almost pushed Agarwal off a cliff, claiming to try to protect him from a nearby snake.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
After Rivera’s hiring was announced, the university responded to records requests for his contract by Sportico and other media outlets by claiming that such a document did not exist or was still in draft form.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 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
The deadline to apply for a $50 million settlement from The Walt Disney Company, linked to a class action case claiming the company helped drive up subscription prices for streaming platforms, is approaching.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Jackson beat out fellow finalists Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Landon Hairston (Arizona State), to become the second Georgia player to win the award in three seasons, with Charlie Condon claiming it in 2024.
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Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The Anza Expedition established the first reliable overland route from Mexico to what was then known as Alta California, claiming San Francisco Bay for the Spanish Crown.
—
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Court papers say Doyle used a different first name while dealing with Matthiesen and continued to invent excuses after the painting had been sold, even falsely claiming the buyer had failed to pay him despite already receiving the money.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
Trump started strongly attacking mail-in voting during the 2020 election, falsely claiming the practice helped to enable fraud, which evidence does not support.
—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Red Bull’s other F1 team, Racing Bulls, took best of the rest by claiming the final two points places with Liam Lawson in ninth and Arvid Lindblad in 10th.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The hike occurred despite a similar hike happening days before in which Goyal almost pushed Agarwal off a cliff, claiming to try to protect him from a nearby snake.
—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
After Rivera’s hiring was announced, the university responded to records requests for his contract by Sportico and other media outlets by claiming that such a document did not exist or was still in draft form.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
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The court also ordered the confiscation of gifts Kim had received, including a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace, a Tiffany brooch, a Dior handbag, a storage case for a gold turtle figurine and a painting by famous Korean artist Lee Ufan.
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In February, the council introduced new e-bike regulations to prohibit riders younger than 12, ban e-bikes at two community parks and allow the temporary confiscation of reckless riders’ machines.
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Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Several lawsuits have been filed against the company, alleging monopolistic practices and harming consumer interests.
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In the video, the man and woman can be seen alleging the family stole their money and emphasizing they aren't wanted in the community.
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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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Mexican fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive pests when laying their eggs, destroying or damaging fruit such as apples, grapefruits, avocados, peaches and pears, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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But Blue Origin suffered a major setback in May when one of its New Glenn rockets abruptly exploded on the launchpad, destroying vital infrastructure that will take months to rebuild.
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Those decisions on what to review next in the Second Amendment space come after the high court struck down on June 25 a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing guns into stores or other private property open to the public.
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The findings suggest that requiring face mask use in public could help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
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Furthermore, Morris believes that the tvScientific acquisition expands Pinterest’s reach into connected TV advertising, expanding the value of the platform’s users offsite.
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To this point, Part B of the Giannis Antetokounmpo acquisition largely has gone overlooked, as in Bobby Portis, the plus-one in the agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks that will not become official until the July 6 opening of the NBA’s 2026-27 cap calendar.
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Latta builds it in deliberately, insisting his Rocks wines carry fruit, floral, and funk components together.
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Extremists thrive on outrage, insisting that compromise is weakness and political opponents are existential enemies.
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Other signs of scam communications include requesting money or sensitive information, threatening legal action or arrest or pressuring the victim to take immediate action, a Microsoft spokesperson told the Herald.
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According to the lawsuit, Perdue sent a cease-and-desist letter to Soules on June 9, requesting that the company stopped using the packaging featuring the nuggets and hand gesture.
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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