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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Rogan fired back by claiming that Harris and her team never agreed to an appearance on his podcast.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Those moves resulted in Los Angeles claiming the Vince Lombardi Trophy that season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Martinez's family had asked prosecutors to charge McEuen with a hate crime, claiming that there had been ongoing issues with McEuen since Martinez moved to the area years ago, CBS News previously reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
But returns claiming the EITC are more likely to be audited.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In his interview with CNN, Noboa acknowledged the worsening homicide statistics, but pushed back by claiming that a greater percentage of the killings involved criminal-on-criminal violence.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The new generation of Black and Brown executives is claiming its rightful place in beauty’s decision-making spaces.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
But then Adriana fired back with her own bomb, claiming Julia allegedly cheated on Martina with a Haitian mortician.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
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
But in the decades since, the iconic mission has become the source of several major conspiracy theories, primarily one claiming that the landing itself was a hoax entirely staged by NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Rogan fired back by claiming that Harris and her team never agreed to an appearance on his podcast.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Those moves resulted in Los Angeles claiming the Vince Lombardi Trophy that season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Martinez's family had asked prosecutors to charge McEuen with a hate crime, claiming that there had been ongoing issues with McEuen since Martinez moved to the area years ago, CBS News previously reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
But returns claiming the EITC are more likely to be audited.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In his interview with CNN, Noboa acknowledged the worsening homicide statistics, but pushed back by claiming that a greater percentage of the killings involved criminal-on-criminal violence.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The new generation of Black and Brown executives is claiming its rightful place in beauty’s decision-making spaces.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
But then Adriana fired back with her own bomb, claiming Julia allegedly cheated on Martina with a Haitian mortician.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
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Advertisement As a result, during times when there were monetary/debt crises and/or wars that increased the risks of confiscation, gold went up a lot in value.—
Ray Dalio,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Enforcement of other rules could include fines of $50 to $250, misdemeanor charges or confiscation of an e-bike.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Madrid’s official complaints to the Spanish government’s Higher Sports Council, alleging that La Liga did not have the competency to organise the Miami game within official regulations, sought to raise the possibility of Tebas being suspended from his position.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hours before the court filing alleging a possible violation of the judge’s order, Bovino defended federal agents’ conduct in the Chicago area during an interview with CBS News.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Standing in the way of technology development is not a good look for the Democratic Party, but demanding that tech companies foot the bill for the need to modernize, upgrade and massively expand utility electricity generation would be a good position to take.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Overdevelopment destroying our communities.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unless this is another ploy by women who are intent on destroying each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The process, which is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations, is a complex one requiring two vehicles equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tariffs, as a duty, fall under the category of requiring congressional approval.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Edward Glazer is the co-chairman of the Bucs and oversees real estate acquisitions for the family company, First Allied Corporation, according to Forbes.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since his absence, Kansas City has turned to offseason acquisition Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million deal and was originally expected to be the Day 1 starter.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The video of Beverly insisting on snuggling into Jeremy’s lap melted hearts across Instagram.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Theatrical worthiness is a recurring theme, with audiences insisting this arc had to be a movie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Department of Human Services spokesperson Gavin Lesnick did not respond to an email requesting clarification on the minimum allotments.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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That changed after Adair went to more than a dozen bars in the Madison area requesting to watch a women's sports game.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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