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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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
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Bank of America also has agreed to pay certain litigation costs and claims administration costs, and those costs will not come from the fund used to pay class members, records show.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Prince Philip battled pancreatic cancer for the last eight years of his life, a new book claims.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sharpa claims its SharpaWave 22-DoF dexterous hand further enhances these capabilities through its advanced sensory integration and control architecture.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
For divorced parents, the IRS generally treats the custodial parent as the eligible claimant for this credit—even if the noncustodial parent claims the child as a dependent using Form 8332.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But in her lawsuit, Wade claims that her own mark has essentially been swamped by Swift’s Showgirl era.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Her lawsuit claims Swift and her team should have noticed the similarities.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Our progress to ensure that Baltimore claims its rightful place in the American story reminds us of what's possible when Maryland moves not just fast, but together.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The state legislature has general immunity against claims for civil damages, so those would be sought from the town and could top $25 million, according to the lawsuit.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
But an internal committee that hears claims about judicial conduct and disability rejected Newman's due process claims in a March 24 decision.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
But some of North Korea's past claims about major weapons tests drew outside skepticism.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson-Deuitch’s administration was unable to immediately comment on the claims.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
NewsGuard has now tracked 50 false claims in the conflict’s first 25 days, an average of two a day, with the volume and sophistication still climbing.
—Hollie McKay, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Judges have sometimes backed claims that administration officials are defying the law, and even defying direct court orders.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Bank of America also has agreed to pay certain litigation costs and claims administration costs, and those costs will not come from the fund used to pay class members, records show.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Prince Philip battled pancreatic cancer for the last eight years of his life, a new book claims.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sharpa claims its SharpaWave 22-DoF dexterous hand further enhances these capabilities through its advanced sensory integration and control architecture.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
For divorced parents, the IRS generally treats the custodial parent as the eligible claimant for this credit—even if the noncustodial parent claims the child as a dependent using Form 8332.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But in her lawsuit, Wade claims that her own mark has essentially been swamped by Swift’s Showgirl era.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Her lawsuit claims Swift and her team should have noticed the similarities.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Our progress to ensure that Baltimore claims its rightful place in the American story reminds us of what's possible when Maryland moves not just fast, but together.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The state legislature has general immunity against claims for civil damages, so those would be sought from the town and could top $25 million, according to the lawsuit.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
But an internal committee that hears claims about judicial conduct and disability rejected Newman's due process claims in a March 24 decision.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
But some of North Korea's past claims about major weapons tests drew outside skepticism.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson-Deuitch’s administration was unable to immediately comment on the claims.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
NewsGuard has now tracked 50 false claims in the conflict’s first 25 days, an average of two a day, with the volume and sophistication still climbing.
—Hollie McKay, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Judges have sometimes backed claims that administration officials are defying the law, and even defying direct court orders.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
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Suspect also accused in carjacking A felony complaint filed in Mount Vernon alleges Grier's boyfriend, 28-year-old Joveair Brice, beat her with a hammer, causing her death.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bohm’s lawsuit also alleges his parents used money from the Alec Bohm Foundation to pay their expenses.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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For men, black tie permits a suit or a tuxedo, while white tie demands the black tailcoat and white bowtie brief as explained above.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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The movement frames these systems not merely as traffic technologies, but also as linchpins of an expanding government data dragnet – one that demands stronger democratic oversight and community consent.—
Jess Reia,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The extreme heat kills the plant tissue immediately and typically destroys the roots of many weed species.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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For Rajasthan, Somani was an existing shareholder and moved to take full control of the franchise in a deal that still needs approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Indian media reported.—
Chetan Narula,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Infrastructure needs are critical for students to learn, Iniguez added, which is why the district needs to constantly repair and maintain them — including air conditioning systems.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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If someone invokes these rights, police are supposed to stop questioning them immediately.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hancock, instead, said Kansas Citians could ultimately benefit from having three representatives advocating for their interests in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vance appears poised to stand at the crossroads of those varying interests.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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From trade tariffs to border emergency declarations, this administration has consistently bypassed traditional legislative hurdles to achieve its ends.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two requests seeking those documents by The Charlotte Observer have received no response.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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