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.
—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
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming she was defamed in the recent America’s Next Top Model docuseries Reality Check.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026
Phishing and Impersonation Scams Consumers may receive emails, texts, or social media messages claiming to be from FIFA, sponsors, airlines, hotels, or ticket providers.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Arizona authorities are addressing an anonymous tip claiming to have information about the fate of Nancy Guthrie.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
On Thursday, June 11, the Mexican missing person group Buscando Corazones Nogales reported receiving an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie’s remains were buried in an unmarked grave near the Mexican border.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Most recently, OpenAI released a report claiming that China was trying to influence the US data center debate by using ChatGPT.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
In March, the landlord filed a lawsuit in Wake County against the materials maker, claiming the company vacated its Morrisville, North Carolina, offices in November but did not return keys, badges and other means of access to the building.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 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
Noun
This sophisticated and precisely accurate algorithm helps individuals — and spouses — decide on their family’s best claiming strategy.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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
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
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, claiming she was defamed in the recent America’s Next Top Model docuseries Reality Check.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026
Phishing and Impersonation Scams Consumers may receive emails, texts, or social media messages claiming to be from FIFA, sponsors, airlines, hotels, or ticket providers.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Arizona authorities are addressing an anonymous tip claiming to have information about the fate of Nancy Guthrie.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
On Thursday, June 11, the Mexican missing person group Buscando Corazones Nogales reported receiving an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie’s remains were buried in an unmarked grave near the Mexican border.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Most recently, OpenAI released a report claiming that China was trying to influence the US data center debate by using ChatGPT.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
In March, the landlord filed a lawsuit in Wake County against the materials maker, claiming the company vacated its Morrisville, North Carolina, offices in November but did not return keys, badges and other means of access to the building.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
Noun
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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.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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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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Marie Theodat filed suit in Suffolk Superior Court in September 2025 against more than a dozen defendants, alleging claims of discrimination, defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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In January 2025, Baldoni responded by filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, alleging defamation, extortion, and related claims.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Rehearsals are mandatory, with a demanding schedule extending through the NFL season.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The company plans to use advanced computing tools to accelerate design work and evaluate performance under demanding conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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For decades, factories discharged pollution into waterways and wetlands, destroying natural habitats and forcing residents to live in the shadow of smokestacks and refineries.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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In my view, Iran is hellbent on destroying Israel and America.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The pair say their grief journeys are not linear, requiring effort every day — sometimes just to get out of bed.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In 2010, the judge granted a permanent injunction, requiring, among other things, that the farm stop selling raw milk beyond California and take down any statements promoting its health benefits.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The acquisition extends the international reach of a film that has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the Middle Kingdom.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The program, which doesn’t require prior healthcare experience, has received more than 10,000 applications so far, with 95% of applicants outside the industry, according to Trevor Freel, the company’s director of talent acquisition.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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New Delhi, however, rejected the claim, insisting the ceasefire was the result of direct bilateral talks with Pakistan.—
Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The result, while admirably considered, is almost comically misjudged — like insisting Paddington the bear sits on a throne of lies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Liccardo is joining others in requesting an emergency disaster declaration to provide faster relief.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Fox News Digital reached out to the lead authors of the study requesting comment.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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