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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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
Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The Washington Nationals are in full damage control after an undercover journalist with the O’Keefe Media Group caught now former Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson claiming to be religiously discriminating against Catholic starting pitcher Trevor Williams.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The Dutchman pleaded guilty to the murder charges, claiming temporary insanity.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The Battle of Peleliu dragged on for two long, grim months, claiming the lives of about 14,000 Japanese and 10,000 Americans.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
In fact, Hawaii dominates this year’s ranking, claiming four of the 10 spots.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Archer hit Vertical Aerospace with a patent infringement suit, claiming the British air taxi maker ripped off its Midnight aircraft.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Garcia said while Saint-Hilaire and Negron were friends with each other, reports claiming that Suarez was also friends of both victims were inaccurate.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 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
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
The Washington Nationals are in full damage control after an undercover journalist with the O’Keefe Media Group caught now former Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson claiming to be religiously discriminating against Catholic starting pitcher Trevor Williams.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The Dutchman pleaded guilty to the murder charges, claiming temporary insanity.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The Battle of Peleliu dragged on for two long, grim months, claiming the lives of about 14,000 Japanese and 10,000 Americans.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
In fact, Hawaii dominates this year’s ranking, claiming four of the 10 spots.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Archer hit Vertical Aerospace with a patent infringement suit, claiming the British air taxi maker ripped off its Midnight aircraft.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Garcia said while Saint-Hilaire and Negron were friends with each other, reports claiming that Suarez was also friends of both victims were inaccurate.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 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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Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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For example, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023, alleging that the companies used the outlet’s journalism to train their AI systems, which then went on to generate outputs that have competed with or reproduced New York Times articles.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The case collides with President Javier Milei’s culture war, as his government dismantles gender-equality programs and questions femicide laws, while rights groups and families flood the streets demanding protection and justice.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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This move was applauded by many in eating-disorder care, especially as increasingly demanding physical tasks can be supported by technology.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 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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Not to mention, critical jobs requiring a degree, like nurses and teachers, need the support of a workforce to best serve their communities.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Data centers alone could consume 330,000–420,000 tons annually by 2030, with hyperscale AI facilities requiring tens of thousands of tons each for wiring, cooling, and power infrastructure.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In today’s environment there has been a clear shift in the higher education space to focus more heavily on brand and strategic partnerships as engines to drive not just awareness but growth—growth that is directly connected to student acquisition, retention, trust and loyalty.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Business acquisition loans What’s a business acquisition loan?—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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And as far as drawing comparisons to Damian Lillard’s trade demands from Portland, this is not the case of a player insisting on solely going to one team.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has been a major sticking point in negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war, with Trump insisting Iran give it up.—
Francois Murphy,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The company filed a ticket a week before work began, requesting that gas lines be properly marked.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Yes, and this study was motivated again by increasing reports from our blood bank that people were calling and requesting blood from donors who specifically did not receive the Covid-19 vaccination.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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