as in heir
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a person who believes that he or she has a right to something (such as an amount of money); a person who claims something
They are claimants to their father's estate. Claimants will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork. a dispute between two claimants to the throne
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But these reports are generally accessible only by individuals who want to pull their own reports (frequent claimants may pay higher premiums) or by insurers, who, for underwriting purposes, can pull reports on a specific person and property.
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Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
There are three legitimate claimants to naming the Oscar, including one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood history.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
But those involved with claimants are quick to point out that, while payments can look generous, they are often inflated by the cost of housing, which makes up a substantial proportion of what many claimants receive.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The changes are particularly significant in light of historical data showing how poorly many claimants have been treated in the past.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
There are three legitimate claimants to naming the Oscar, including one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood history.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
But those involved with claimants are quick to point out that, while payments can look generous, they are often inflated by the cost of housing, which makes up a substantial proportion of what many claimants receive.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The changes are particularly significant in light of historical data showing how poorly many claimants have been treated in the past.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for claimant
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“Claimant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claimant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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