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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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
OpenAI claims Musk also wanted to be the CEO and have complete control of the for-profit.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
The magistrate judge is expected to rule on the smalls claims eviction case in the next few days.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the child molestation claims that plagued Jackson for decades, his fans have demonstrated a number of times that the answer is yes.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
According to the Northwest Herald, the Riverside Bake Shop, which has been a community staple for more than 50 years, claims APR Roofing was negligent while performing work on the roof.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The department claims that forty-seven cents of every federal dollar given to states is wasted on regulatory compliance, and Burke and McMahon plan to release more federal money as direct block grants to states, rather than filtering it through Ed.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Lead with calm confidence, but keep your claims grounded.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Could Carvajal’s claims – and his offer to cooperate – have found purchase in the US government?
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Tona Henderson, an Idaho resident who has worked for decades to get Idaho included in the program, warned of scammers charging people to help file claims.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Apr. 2026
The report added that Beijing will continue to prosecute its maritime and territorial claims in the South and East China Sea, using the People's Liberation Army and China Coast Guard.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Some security experts say Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia is likely a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Should the justices rule in the company's favor, it would be protected against claims like those made by the Colemans.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
OpenAI claims Musk also wanted to be the CEO and have complete control of the for-profit.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
The magistrate judge is expected to rule on the smalls claims eviction case in the next few days.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the child molestation claims that plagued Jackson for decades, his fans have demonstrated a number of times that the answer is yes.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
According to the Northwest Herald, the Riverside Bake Shop, which has been a community staple for more than 50 years, claims APR Roofing was negligent while performing work on the roof.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The department claims that forty-seven cents of every federal dollar given to states is wasted on regulatory compliance, and Burke and McMahon plan to release more federal money as direct block grants to states, rather than filtering it through Ed.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Lead with calm confidence, but keep your claims grounded.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Could Carvajal’s claims – and his offer to cooperate – have found purchase in the US government?
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Tona Henderson, an Idaho resident who has worked for decades to get Idaho included in the program, warned of scammers charging people to help file claims.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Apr. 2026
The report added that Beijing will continue to prosecute its maritime and territorial claims in the South and East China Sea, using the People's Liberation Army and China Coast Guard.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Some security experts say Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia is likely a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Should the justices rule in the company's favor, it would be protected against claims like those made by the Colemans.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claims
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Nationwide hair removal salon chain European Wax Center has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company used tracking technologies to collect consumers' information.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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After participating in the investigation, the complaint alleges that Dustman stopped sharing information with Onka and others who had made complaints against his command decisions, policy and management of the department.—
Ben Wheeler
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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What happens if the company is unhappy with a team’s play and demands a coaching change?—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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This is an enormous problem that demands a bold, urgent solution.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Levine Cava said the Kelly Tractor project destroys too many wetlands and bypasses county rules on approving development proposed outside Miami-Dade’s Urban Development Boundary.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The novel begins with a deadly fire that destroys two tenements.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Step back, decide what needs to be said, and deliver it once with clarity and control.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their in-game performance needs to be better.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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That same year, Polis vetoed a broader bill that sought to implement new regulations for social media companies that Polis felt would infringe on First Amendment and privacy rights.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Charles used a portion of the speech to praise NATO and the role the defence alliance has played in protecting their citizens and interests.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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These proposals influenced numerous other declarations and treaties, including Europe’s Copyright for Creativity, the Access to Knowledge Treaty, and the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Development Agenda.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The city has denied public records requests for the application, citing a state exemption related to hotel development plans.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Claims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claims. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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