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
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sissy, the group’s reunion is attended by, among others, Mona (Dennis), who claims to have a son fathered by Dean and the mysterious Joanne (Black), who has a secret of her own to share.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
In an op-ed for Nikkei, a former lawmaker and one-time spokesperson for the previous Taiwanese president warned that the island — which China claims as a renegade province — was not doing enough to strengthen its energy independence and defense capabilities in the face of mainland pressure.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The ream claims the process is effective across multiple plastic types, including difficult-to-recycle materials such as nylon and polyurethane, marking a significant advance over existing upcycling methods that are largely limited to PET.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
The judge left it up to Baldoni's and Lively's legal teams to sort out whether Lively can refile the emotional distress claims later on.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Whatever the government claims to be planning should be speeded up.
—Robert Hormats, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
However, LinkedIn claims that Fairlinked mischaracterizes a LinkedIn safeguard designed to prevent web scraping by browser extensions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
For example, you're not obligated to buy the car rental company's expensive insurance, regardless of what a car rental salesperson claims.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Extreme claims have circulated.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The answer is because those claims are not supported by evidence.
—Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The perposterous claims get more egregious as time continues, and that is on purpose, to fuel the algorithm by getting pushback and engagement.
—Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The website doesn't process insurance claims, instead directing cash-paying consumers to drug manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at pharmacies.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Disputes over Saba’s intellectual property and creative contributions escalated during his relationship with the brand, with claims spanning a broad range of issues.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Churches will be humming today, focused on the Christian claims of Jesus’ resurrection.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The singer-songwriter claims the idea came from somebody at Island Records, his current major-label home after a first act filled with indies.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sissy, the group’s reunion is attended by, among others, Mona (Dennis), who claims to have a son fathered by Dean and the mysterious Joanne (Black), who has a secret of her own to share.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
In an op-ed for Nikkei, a former lawmaker and one-time spokesperson for the previous Taiwanese president warned that the island — which China claims as a renegade province — was not doing enough to strengthen its energy independence and defense capabilities in the face of mainland pressure.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The ream claims the process is effective across multiple plastic types, including difficult-to-recycle materials such as nylon and polyurethane, marking a significant advance over existing upcycling methods that are largely limited to PET.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
The judge left it up to Baldoni's and Lively's legal teams to sort out whether Lively can refile the emotional distress claims later on.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Whatever the government claims to be planning should be speeded up.
—Robert Hormats, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
However, LinkedIn claims that Fairlinked mischaracterizes a LinkedIn safeguard designed to prevent web scraping by browser extensions.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
For example, you're not obligated to buy the car rental company's expensive insurance, regardless of what a car rental salesperson claims.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.
—Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Extreme claims have circulated.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The answer is because those claims are not supported by evidence.
—Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The perposterous claims get more egregious as time continues, and that is on purpose, to fuel the algorithm by getting pushback and engagement.
—Steven Burg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The website doesn't process insurance claims, instead directing cash-paying consumers to drug manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at pharmacies.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Disputes over Saba’s intellectual property and creative contributions escalated during his relationship with the brand, with claims spanning a broad range of issues.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Churches will be humming today, focused on the Christian claims of Jesus’ resurrection.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
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The suit alleges that members sidestepped state transparency laws by secretly touring a Dallas data center just days before a key vote in Granbury.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The complaint alleges that Unison has violated Colorado’s consumer credit code, consumer protection act, mortgage lending requirements and reverse mortgage requirements.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Creative work often demands emotional investment, long stretches of focus and a willingness to push past comfort zones.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the sport of wrestling demands more dedication than many other sports, the mat isn’t the only place where Caballero’s commitment and hard work have paid dividends.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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For those who know the play well, some of Mantello’s choices are most striking, especially the horror here of the famous hotel-room scene with a tawdry lover (brutally played by Katherine Romans), an act born of loneliness that destroys a father’s relationship with his son forever.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, affects more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Griffin said the county also needs to be mindful of ensuring access throughout the county to vital services, especially as other facilities continue to age, and consider whether more promotion is needed to inform the public about what the community resource centers offer.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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From Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, the wage standard needs nurturing and protecting with whatever tools are available.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Anna, in a cardigan and a messy bun, has ordered a box of editions of The Ladder, a magazine launched in the fifties, published by the first lesbian-rights organization in the United States.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some politicians have even proposed invoking Article 7 of the Treaty of the EU, a legal measure that could revoke Hungary's voting rights in the bloc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With a guardian ad litem, it was determined that Ever will remain in Mortensen's custody, with up to 8 hours per week of supervised visitation for Paul, in the best interests of the toddler.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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States still have agency and the capacity to make decisions for themselves, and ultimately national interests override other considerations.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington were granted major disaster declarations, which can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although similar declarations have been made in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the United Nations and European Union have not added the sprawling global group to terror lists.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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More residents commented before the City Council unanimously approved it, and began taking comments on the rezoning and future land use requests for the land parcel.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest union representing federal workers, did not respond to requests for comment.—
Amanda Seitz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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