1
as in alleges
to state as a fact usually forcefully
people who claim that they have been kidnapped by aliens from other worlds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
after many years had passed, he suddenly appeared to claim his inheritance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in destroys
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in needs
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in rights
an entitlement to something
I'm announcing my claim to that last slice of pizza
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in interests
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
a shareholder has a claim in the business
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
Galileo's claim that the moon has a very irregular surface and thus is not the perfect sphere that the ancients had imagined
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in requests
something that someone insists upon having
young children make great claims on their parents' time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of claims
ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Should the court make that ruling, DeSantis claims that would require Florida to redraw some of its districts.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Medium Daryl Anka claims to have channeled a multidimensional being known as Bashar for over 40 years, developing a fervent cult following in the process.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Just because Iran claims to have blocked off traffic through the passage, that doesn’t necessarily mean complete closure, said petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
The narrator, who claims to be Maugham himself, is confident, smart, warm, sly.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Ukraine claims Russian drone attacks damaged the Druzhba pipeline; Hungary accuses it of deliberately withholding oil to pressure Central European nations.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In exchange, Stone was to receive $3,000 monthly for three years, plus a 15% cut of revenue over $50,000, his lawsuit claims.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
The company now claims 650,000 athlete users who have collectively earned $16 million through the platform.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Abdul Qahar Afghan, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
While Iran’s coordination with and sponsorship of groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas are well known, Trump’s claims about Tehran’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons systems are less established — and the administration has provided little evidence to back them up.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The administration has also sought to exclude mail-in ballots received after Election Day, and federal agents recently descended on Fulton County, Georgia, to seize ballots as part of ongoing claims – rejected repeatedly by the courts – of fraud in the 2020 elections.
—Kica Matos, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Jensen and Castle argue that sanctions and a special master to investigate the claims of discovery violations and the policies of the DA’s office are necessary for fairness and transparency.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The posts often link to unofficial preparation services that collect your personal information — or encourage filing claims that can trigger audits and penalties.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
And then the claims get even more wild.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
There was no immediate response to the claims from Pakistani officials.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Legal Aid Society’s analysis only includes lawsuit settlements, not claims that the city comptroller, the official in charge of financial matters, resolved prior to formal litigation.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Should the court make that ruling, DeSantis claims that would require Florida to redraw some of its districts.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Medium Daryl Anka claims to have channeled a multidimensional being known as Bashar for over 40 years, developing a fervent cult following in the process.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Just because Iran claims to have blocked off traffic through the passage, that doesn’t necessarily mean complete closure, said petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
The narrator, who claims to be Maugham himself, is confident, smart, warm, sly.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Ukraine claims Russian drone attacks damaged the Druzhba pipeline; Hungary accuses it of deliberately withholding oil to pressure Central European nations.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In exchange, Stone was to receive $3,000 monthly for three years, plus a 15% cut of revenue over $50,000, his lawsuit claims.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
The company now claims 650,000 athlete users who have collectively earned $16 million through the platform.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
There was no immediate response to the claims from Pakistani officials.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
While Iran’s coordination with and sponsorship of groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas are well known, Trump’s claims about Tehran’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons systems are less established — and the administration has provided little evidence to back them up.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The administration has also sought to exclude mail-in ballots received after Election Day, and federal agents recently descended on Fulton County, Georgia, to seize ballots as part of ongoing claims – rejected repeatedly by the courts – of fraud in the 2020 elections.
—Kica Matos, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Jensen and Castle argue that sanctions and a special master to investigate the claims of discovery violations and the policies of the DA’s office are necessary for fairness and transparency.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The posts often link to unofficial preparation services that collect your personal information — or encourage filing claims that can trigger audits and penalties.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
And then the claims get even more wild.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
There was no immediate response to the claims from Pakistani officials.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
Verb
-
The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
-
The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
As well as valuing the pace that helps his wingers exploit spaces out wide, Rosenior’s style also demands those players drop deeper to help build play.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Erik demands the locker room because of his voice.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Politicizing the panel destroys that function.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
-
In 2024, a team identified the molecular mechanisms behind the microbe that destroys bananas.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Perfect for making ahead, this recipe needs 8 hours of chill time.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
-
At the same time, there needs to be a clear level of artistic intention and understanding in how an idea is communicated with the viewer.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Before these recent protests, people who had taken to the streets had had very specific, clear humanistic and civil-rights demands.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
-
This preemptive legislation is an effort to protect our democracy and in line with existing voting rights laws built on the premise that the right to vote must be both defended and protected.—
Kica Matos,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The model can also accommodate different personalities and interests.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
-
European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The last act really slows the action to make time — lots of it — for vocal declarations and ruminations.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
-
After gaining the family’s trust with gifts, declarations of affection and sustained attention, Jackson allegedly isolated the children from responsible adults, plied them with drugs and alcohol, exposed them to pornography, and then abused them individually.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Google and OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
-
The move aimed to provide liquidity to retail investors amid rising industry-wide redemption requests and multiple quarters of net outflows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
