1
as in alleges
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 demands
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 destroys
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
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as in needs
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
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as in rights
an entitlement to something
I'm announcing my claim to that last slice of pizza
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as in interests
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
a shareholder has a claim in the business
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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
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as in requests
something that someone insists upon having
young children make great claims on their parents' time
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Recent Examples of claims
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
So far, more than 380 people have been freed from prison, according to Foro Penal, while the government claims to have released more than 800.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Just ask DePaul-area resident Janice Hughes, who claims she was rear-ended by a Coco robot while raking the parkway in front of her home.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The school claims that gifting materials to an entity from which its very own Board of Trustees chair is profiting is not a conflict of interest.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The suit claims that neither Owens, Brown, Slaughter, nor any other town workers were adequately supervising the minor campers and didn’t intervene during the assault.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
And Siegfried keeps trying to understand what’s wrong with this goat that its owner claims is lame.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The company claims its product can increase customer revenue by 60% to 80%.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly outlandish and incomprehensible claims called in to tip lines were examined.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Now polling suggests the public, and even Republican leaders in Congress, have stopped buying the White House’s claims that federal agents’ paramilitary-style raids only target violent criminals.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly outlandish and incomprehensible claims, called in to tip lines, were examined.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
By the end of his first term, The Washington Post had documented 30,573 false or misleading claims.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Israel has denied claims of mistreatment.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Forensic evidence and cover-up claims Prosecutors told jurors that McGuire shot her husband inside the couple’s Woodbridge apartment, dismembered his body, and wrapped the remains in black trash bags before placing them into suitcases.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
These findings complicate popular claims that the world is experiencing a runaway increase in inequality.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company claims that the birds flew preset routes and returned to base on command, marking an unusual step toward animal-machine hybrids that blur the line between biology and robotics.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
So far, more than 380 people have been freed from prison, according to Foro Penal, while the government claims to have released more than 800.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Just ask DePaul-area resident Janice Hughes, who claims she was rear-ended by a Coco robot while raking the parkway in front of her home.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The school claims that gifting materials to an entity from which its very own Board of Trustees chair is profiting is not a conflict of interest.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The suit claims that neither Owens, Brown, Slaughter, nor any other town workers were adequately supervising the minor campers and didn’t intervene during the assault.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
And Siegfried keeps trying to understand what’s wrong with this goat that its owner claims is lame.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The company claims its product can increase customer revenue by 60% to 80%.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly outlandish and incomprehensible claims called in to tip lines were examined.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Now polling suggests the public, and even Republican leaders in Congress, have stopped buying the White House’s claims that federal agents’ paramilitary-style raids only target violent criminals.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Even seemingly outlandish and incomprehensible claims, called in to tip lines, were examined.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
By the end of his first term, The Washington Post had documented 30,573 false or misleading claims.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Israel has denied claims of mistreatment.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Forensic evidence and cover-up claims Prosecutors told jurors that McGuire shot her husband inside the couple’s Woodbridge apartment, dismembered his body, and wrapped the remains in black trash bags before placing them into suitcases.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
These findings complicate popular claims that the world is experiencing a runaway increase in inequality.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
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Hadder and his friend pummeled him with kicks, Cordell alleges.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The indictment alleges Bynon changed the records of five patients from March 2023 to March 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The iconic theater building has floundered primarily because its most celebrated feature demands a highly specialized owner, Gonor said.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Netflix operates on a business model that practically demands shorter windows to optimize profits, which is its obligation to shareholders.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rising trend was driven by wellness influencers and raw milk advocates who believe that the pasteurization process destroys bioactives, which are chemicals found in plants and certain foods that promote good health.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Composting leaves destroys juglone in 6 to 12 months, but hulls take much longer.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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Klaebo needs three more gold medals or five of any color to break the Olympic record, held by countryman Bjørn Daehlie.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Explaining that Chardonnay needs cooler conditions to do well, Carpenter points out that in Napa, that restricts winemakers to the southern part of the valley close to the bay or to very specific spots in the mountains.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cross later filed a federal lawsuit against Nanos, claiming the sheriff violated his First Amendment rights.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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More than 400 people signed a letter urging the country’s film and television industry to take action on trans rights, including Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast in the Harry Potter series as Professor Snape.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Howard sought to realign the interests of humanity with those of nature in agricultural practices as a way to protect our food systems from wasteful industrial consumption.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Redman, who along with a handful of other representatives disclosed business interests in short-term rentals, cosponsored the bill alongside House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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As of late Friday afternoon, 38 candidates had filed declarations of intention to run for mayor and challenge Mayor Karen Bass, who is seeking a second term in the June 2 primary election, according to the City Clerk’s office.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In several cases described in court declarations, children — including some with developmental delays or chronic conditions — regressed while they were detained, losing language skills, wetting themselves or engaging in self-harm.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Reps for both Spears and Primary Wave declined Variety‘s requests for comment; the news was first reported by TMZ.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Wyandotte County Election Office did not respond to requests for comment Monday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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