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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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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
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
On Saturday, Leclerc managed to beat him in qualifying, claiming second on the grid, with Hamilton in third.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Among the shocking claims about Kate and his upbringing is Collin's allegation that his mother once used zip ties on his wrists and ankles and locked him in a basement.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Verb
But, generally, only one property can be claimed, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
On Saturday, Leclerc managed to beat him in qualifying, claiming second on the grid, with Hamilton in third.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Noun
The district court first blocked enforcement of the law, and the Fourth Circuit later ruled against West Virginia on the Title IX claim while sending the Equal Protection issue back for more fact-finding.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Among the shocking claims about Kate and his upbringing is Collin's allegation that his mother once used zip ties on his wrists and ankles and locked him in a basement.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for claim
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Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
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Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
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His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
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Trump had demanded Peters' release and threatened to withhold federal funds from Colorado if his demand was not met.
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The most common type of dementia, which destroys memory and cognitive function, was responsible for 116,022 deaths in 2024, NCHS data shows.
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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
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If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
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Schjelderup, who assisted the second goal, too, jumped onto Haaland’s back again and pointed down at him, as if anyone in MetLife Stadium that day, or anyone watching at home, needed to know where to direct their attention.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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Receiving a pass right in front of the goal, Gabriel Martinelli tapped the ball with his left foot to his right and scored a goal into the far side of the net.
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OpenAI has reportedly floated an offer to give the federal government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company.
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The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
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Ukraine rejects that assertion and Zelenskyy urged Putin last month to hold a one-on-one meeting with him, but the Kremlin leader refused.
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Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.
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The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.
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This change was implemented at the request of the state's board of education.
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“Claim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claim. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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