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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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
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.
—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.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
This thought is part of what made Suzuki’s and Caufield’s joint NHL awards announcement Monday so special — with Suzuki winning the Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward in a landslide and Caufield claiming the Lady Byng Trophy for most gentlemanly player.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Russian officials rarely acknowledge successful Ukrainian drone strikes, more often claiming that any casualties and damage are caused by falling debris following successful interceptions.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Armed with those details, Logendran contacted Rogers’ online support team and impersonated the husband, claiming he had been locked out of his work account.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The petition also raised concerns about the store's proximity to nearby schools, claiming that dollar stores are associated with higher crime rates.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Other men have adopted a more defensive posture, claiming to overstate their height only because everyone else is doing it.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
But if federal funds started to be disbursed, the rationale for claiming that Alligator Alcatraz was not a federal site would be undermined, and the environmental issue would resurface.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
And after claiming the Class 2A title five decades ago, the Warhawks finally have second CIF banner to hang.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Noun
Listed below in plain English are areas to consider when developing your claiming strategy.
—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.
—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.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Verb
Inspired by a true story, this thriller centers around a fast food manager, Sandra (Ann Dowd), who receives a call from a man identifying himself as a police officer claiming to be investigating a potential theft by Becky (Dreama Walker), one of the restaurant’s employees.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
This thought is part of what made Suzuki’s and Caufield’s joint NHL awards announcement Monday so special — with Suzuki winning the Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward in a landslide and Caufield claiming the Lady Byng Trophy for most gentlemanly player.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Russian officials rarely acknowledge successful Ukrainian drone strikes, more often claiming that any casualties and damage are caused by falling debris following successful interceptions.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Armed with those details, Logendran contacted Rogers’ online support team and impersonated the husband, claiming he had been locked out of his work account.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
The petition also raised concerns about the store's proximity to nearby schools, claiming that dollar stores are associated with higher crime rates.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Other men have adopted a more defensive posture, claiming to overstate their height only because everyone else is doing it.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
But if federal funds started to be disbursed, the rationale for claiming that Alligator Alcatraz was not a federal site would be undermined, and the environmental issue would resurface.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
And after claiming the Class 2A title five decades ago, the Warhawks finally have second CIF banner to hang.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
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Authorities warned that anyone caught operating a drone in restricted airspace could face confiscation of the device, up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Graham said illegally using a drone could lead to fines of up to $100,000, the confiscation of the drone, and potential federal charges.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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In Joliet, residents sued the City Council last month to block a 795-acre data center project, alleging violations of the Open Meetings Act.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Israel had continuously attacked Lebanon since a November 2024 ceasefire, alleging that Hezbollah failed to withdraw from border areas.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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State regulations require specific teacher-to-child ratios, and those ratios become especially demanding with infants and toddlers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Addressing reporters for the first time since The Associated Press projected a November runoff between her and Mayor Karen Bass, Raman said residents are losing faith in the city’s ability to solve even basic problems and are demanding a different approach.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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It was compounded when a West Contra Costa storage unit caught fire, destroying Alvin’s belongings, their mother testified.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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To become a licensed drone pilot within the department, officers must apply, interview, and pass an FAA exam — requiring knowledge of nautical and weather chart reading.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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California and other states enacted similar laws in 2023 requiring heavy metal testing and disclosure for baby food, but, at that time, formula was not included.—
Rachel Fobar,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
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But every potential acquisition is likely also getting attention from legacy CPG companies or venture capital and private equity firms.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The league would weigh and analyze numerous factors, including land acquisition, environmental issues and public financing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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Iran has repeatedly refused for years to fully end its nuclear program, insisting it’s designed to protect Iran’s sovereignty and not to build a nuclear weapon.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Paula Conaway alleged she was harassed and ultimately demoted from her position as deputy chief for insisting on accountability for officers under her command.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The White House is requesting nearly $18 billion in 2027 to fund Golden Dome, particularly advanced research, sensors, and interceptors.—
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Read's lawyers are requesting a jury trial.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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