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
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Allowing bad actors to continue to do business while limiting their competition forces consumers, as well as Medicare, to continue to use the very low-quality firms Oz claims to be battling.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge in Windsor in fall 2025 and a new report in The Times claims that William is paying $411,435 in rent annually.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The Cycle is the world's first ready-to-drink beverage brand made for periods, perimenopause and menopause, the company claims in a news release.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The Israeli defense body overseeing humanitarian aid to Gaza claims that sufficient aid is entering Gaza, with around 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entering Gaza daily, similar to prewar levels.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Infleqtion claims its new approach could bypass many of those limitations by using atoms themselves as sensors.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Instead, Xi will be focused on Taiwan, the tiny island democracy in the western Pacific Ocean that China claims as its own.
—Anna Coren, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Although Smith and Santana aren’t named in the film and weren’t involved in its production, the lawsuit claims that Santana was serving as the lead detective assigned to the real case, and Smith was the sergeant who supervised the investigative team.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
One trust would collect money from the church, parishes, schools and insurance settlements to compensate survivors, while the second trust would manage litigation and insurance claims against insurers that did not settle.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2026
But clearly no one in the Capitol Tower in the ’60s was making those kinds of claims.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
This source adds that both parties are extremely golf-oriented, which the source claims has helped the couple through hard times.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Anti-vaccine claims travel the same highways.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
This wideband capability is one of the most important claims because conventional receivers often struggle when trying to monitor many parts of the spectrum simultaneously.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
During summer 2024, the IRS also rejected 28,000 claims based on probabilities of fraud rather than actual examination, so many may have been improperly rejected, said Erin Collins, independent National Taxpayer Advocate, in a blog.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Che was made to make light of molestation claims against Michael Jackson.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Verb
Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Allowing bad actors to continue to do business while limiting their competition forces consumers, as well as Medicare, to continue to use the very low-quality firms Oz claims to be battling.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge in Windsor in fall 2025 and a new report in The Times claims that William is paying $411,435 in rent annually.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The Cycle is the world's first ready-to-drink beverage brand made for periods, perimenopause and menopause, the company claims in a news release.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The Israeli defense body overseeing humanitarian aid to Gaza claims that sufficient aid is entering Gaza, with around 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entering Gaza daily, similar to prewar levels.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Infleqtion claims its new approach could bypass many of those limitations by using atoms themselves as sensors.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Instead, Xi will be focused on Taiwan, the tiny island democracy in the western Pacific Ocean that China claims as its own.
—Anna Coren, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Although Smith and Santana aren’t named in the film and weren’t involved in its production, the lawsuit claims that Santana was serving as the lead detective assigned to the real case, and Smith was the sergeant who supervised the investigative team.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Noun
Nick Tsafos, partner-in-charge at EisnerAmper in New York, said lenders need to independently assess collateral, claims and risks across the full life of a loan, rather than relying solely on borrower representations.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
One trust would collect money from the church, parishes, schools and insurance settlements to compensate survivors, while the second trust would manage litigation and insurance claims against insurers that did not settle.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2026
But clearly no one in the Capitol Tower in the ’60s was making those kinds of claims.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
This source adds that both parties are extremely golf-oriented, which the source claims has helped the couple through hard times.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Anti-vaccine claims travel the same highways.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
This wideband capability is one of the most important claims because conventional receivers often struggle when trying to monitor many parts of the spectrum simultaneously.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
During summer 2024, the IRS also rejected 28,000 claims based on probabilities of fraud rather than actual examination, so many may have been improperly rejected, said Erin Collins, independent National Taxpayer Advocate, in a blog.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Che was made to make light of molestation claims against Michael Jackson.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
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The affidavit further alleges that the girl told her father that Diaz touched her inappropriately, and that Diaz left and went to a nearby hotel.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The indictment alleges the proceeds were used to further TdA’s criminal goals.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As more people lean on chatbots to manage their health, researchers and patient advocates say this moment demands a new form of AI literacy.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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At age 62 and a first-time grandpa, Sean Payton operates on the premise that everything that demands attention does not deserve attention.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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After hundreds to thousands of years, the feeding black hole or neutron star falls into the stellar core and destroys it, creating a luminous emission.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Federal debt destroys wealth and impedes economic growth.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Fu also stressed that more work needs to be done to boost domestic demand, urging businesses to improve their offerings to attract consumers.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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September 23 – October 22 A bigger perspective needs a practical container today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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This is the first year of the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal with the three networks.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Preborn children are human beings with inherent rights, dignity and worth that no contract should supersede.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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And, maybe just, how did this shape your thoughts or interests?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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After all, what would the Bond film franchise be without love interests, sidekicks and, of course, villainesses?—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Forensic testing can identify naturally occurring chemical markers within materials themselves, per the report—what Oritain said gives companies a way to substantiate sourcing claims beyond supplier declarations and audit paperwork.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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False declarations are fined up to $10,000 per day.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The loyal, hardworking staff goes above and beyond to accommodate guest requests and ensure an unforgettable stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Both companies referred requests for comment to the Sports Betting Alliance.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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