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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3
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
Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The study also claims that the ASW system could reduce a submarine’s chance of escape to just 5 percent, meaning only one in 20 would likely evade detection and attack.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
No decision has been made yet whether to use 400V or 800V architecture, although Davey claims 400V is more likely for cost and supply chain availability reasons.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Cal Fire claims to manage half of Jackson to promote such old-forest conditions.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Unemployment claims increased sharply.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Sep. 2025
Bourne attempts to help Simon Ross (Paddy Considine), an English journalist who claims to have information about Blackbriar, Treadstone’s successor program, but succeeds only in getting CIA assassins on their tails.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
About 3,000 Peruvians live there yet Colombia also claims the island.
—John Otis, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Lizzo denied those claims, while Fallon and Clarkson apologized to staff, and their shows remain on the air.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
All of those are traditional grounds for rejecting defamation claims.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.
—Jessica Stroud, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
TikTok has repeatedly denied these claims.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The Florida Supreme Court, reversing an earlier decision, ruled in 2020 that these claims could not be applied retroactively.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Win McNamee/Getty Images What To Know The panel on Friday also urged the CDC to adopt stronger language around claims of vaccine risks.
—Jenna Sundel
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
But claims of life on Mars are extraordinary, and verifying them requires extraordinary evidence.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Republicans on Sunday criticized some Democrats, suggesting language used by them contributed to Kirk's killing, claims that Democrats rejected.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The study also claims that the ASW system could reduce a submarine’s chance of escape to just 5 percent, meaning only one in 20 would likely evade detection and attack.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
No decision has been made yet whether to use 400V or 800V architecture, although Davey claims 400V is more likely for cost and supply chain availability reasons.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Cal Fire claims to manage half of Jackson to promote such old-forest conditions.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Unemployment claims increased sharply.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Prize claims less than $600 do not require a claim form.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Sep. 2025
Bourne attempts to help Simon Ross (Paddy Considine), an English journalist who claims to have information about Blackbriar, Treadstone’s successor program, but succeeds only in getting CIA assassins on their tails.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
About 3,000 Peruvians live there yet Colombia also claims the island.
—John Otis, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
The complaint includes claims for trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Lizzo denied those claims, while Fallon and Clarkson apologized to staff, and their shows remain on the air.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
All of those are traditional grounds for rejecting defamation claims.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.
—Jessica Stroud, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
TikTok has repeatedly denied these claims.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
The Florida Supreme Court, reversing an earlier decision, ruled in 2020 that these claims could not be applied retroactively.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Win McNamee/Getty Images What To Know The panel on Friday also urged the CDC to adopt stronger language around claims of vaccine risks.
—Jenna Sundel
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
But claims of life on Mars are extraordinary, and verifying them requires extraordinary evidence.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
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The complaint alleges that Starbucks violated the law by not reimbursing employees who needed to buy new clothes to comply with the dress code.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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The 230-page lawsuit alleges incidents of abuse, emotional distress, and a failure to provide accommodations to Her.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One thing to keep in mind is that at 79 inches wide, this bubbly two-seater demands a footprint and can be a bit tight in a very small space, especially when pulled out.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Food service deals with highly perishable goods, fluctuating demand and tight delivery windows, which demands real-time adaptability and predictive analytics to minimize waste and ensure freshness.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jake and Vince have an unbreakable bond that destroys everyone and everything, but as Law points out, their issues are rooted in their early family life.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This final betrayal will be his undoing, as the enraged creature, doomed to live without connection, care, or love, finally snaps and destroys everything Victor holds dear.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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London desperately needs that at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ministers have been accused of harming business sentiment and investment with recent tax rises.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rhodes needs a heel run at some point in the next year or two.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel, Iranian state media reported, after the rights group Amnesty International said the man, Babak Shahbazi, had been sentenced to death in an unfair trial marred by allegations of torture.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This event will kick off the network and wrestling promotion’s new rights deal.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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Like Buffett, many of Biglari’s interests revolve around classic American brands that were neglected by their previous owners.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Impact doesn’t happen through one-off acts or big declarations.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sketch features Colbert making bold declarations about popular news topics while witty jokes are quietly displayed on the graphic beside him.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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Uber did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The maintenance crew working under CRG’s first property manager often ignored requests from her and her neighbors, Daniels said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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