1
as in to insist
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 to demand
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 to destroy
to deprive of life
cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time
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as in right
an entitlement to something
I'm announcing my claim to that last slice of pizza
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as in stake
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 assertion
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 request
something that someone insists upon having
young children make great claims on their parents' time
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Recent Examples of claim
Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025
Although a trial is scheduled for December, and although NASCAR claims 23XI and Front Row won’t engage in meaningful settlement talks, the odds of the parties reaching a deal before trial remain more likely than not.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Over the last four decades, the agency of about a hundred officers has been hit with more than 200 lawsuits and tort claims alleging police misconduct.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
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The movie spans a month or so in summer, which is a slow period in Jeanne’s career as a field claims adjuster, giving her the flexibility to deal with the children … for now.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025
Although a trial is scheduled for December, and although NASCAR claims 23XI and Front Row won’t engage in meaningful settlement talks, the odds of the parties reaching a deal before trial remain more likely than not.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
Other scientists were quick to challenge the details of the claim and offered more mundane explanations; most likely, these data do not reveal a new and distant biology.
—Adam Frank, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Over the last four decades, the agency of about a hundred officers has been hit with more than 200 lawsuits and tort claims alleging police misconduct.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for claim
Verb
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Now Bondi and Patel insist that there's nothing there.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Tesla insists its cars are safe as long as drivers remain attentive.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement Hamas, meanwhile, has vowed not to disband and is demanding a full withdrawal of the Israel Defense Force (IDF) from Gaza.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 July 2025
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The hectic schedule of a WWE superstar is demanding, and adding a recurring role to a television series would present a significant challenge.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The lawsuit alleges that Merit Street’s business partner, Trinity Broadcasting of Fort Worth, destroyed its television network and forced the bankruptcy declaration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim wildfire: National Park Service says only hotel destroyed The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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By July, a garden in full bloom may need some encouragement to keep its beautiful flowers in supply.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Although the prognosis is good, Roy said her dog will take several weeks to fully heal and will need multiple veterinary visits.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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But advocates for migrants, LGBTQ+ rights activists and others were left shaking their heads and vowing to find other ways to keep fighting on issues that went against them.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Emma Collum is an attorney and women’s rights advocate.—
Emma Collum,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Nadler was able to hold on to such a large stake by being its first seed investor, putting in some $10 million of his own money before raising any VC funding.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Still, a measure of the high stakes came during the women’s final, when Anisimova was clearly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the moment, and Świątek defeated her, 6–0, 6–0, in under an hour.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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In one exchange, Nicholson challenged residents' assertion that the report said the welcome center would be located near a residential neighborhood, drawing a swift reaction from the crowd, according to a recording of the meeting.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.—
Jordan Kellogg,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The White House did not respond to a request for comment on a list of questions related to this year’s developments.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Second District Judge John Judge later denied requests to drop the order.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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“Claim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claim. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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