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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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2
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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3
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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025
Although a trial is scheduled for December, and although NASCAR claims 23XI and Front Row won’t engage in meaningful settlement talks, the odds of the parties reaching a deal before trial remain more likely than not.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
But Fox News Digital could not independently verify these claims and the German Foreign Ministry told Israeli news outlet JNS that the claims were incorrect.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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The movie spans a month or so in summer, which is a slow period in Jeanne’s career as a field claims adjuster, giving her the flexibility to deal with the children … for now.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 15 July 2025
Although a trial is scheduled for December, and although NASCAR claims 23XI and Front Row won’t engage in meaningful settlement talks, the odds of the parties reaching a deal before trial remain more likely than not.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
Gately eventually sued Measures in small claims court, and won, but has not been able to get the funds from Measures.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
But Fox News Digital could not independently verify these claims and the German Foreign Ministry told Israeli news outlet JNS that the claims were incorrect.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for claim
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Typically, change is demanded by the masses in ways the ruling class can’t ignore.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Both demanded politeness, precise vocabulary, flawless enunciation, immaculate public personae, and respectful private ones, too.—
Michael Thomas,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
Verb
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In return, he was allowed to effectively destroy a nature site of great conservation value.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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When the Silver Surfer arrives in New York to destroy the final teleportation tower, Johnny plays those traumatic recordings over speakers in Earth-828's version of Times Square, hoping to appeal to her empathy.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Any changes to the zoning code or other policies will need separate council votes.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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That means Kinloch will need to expand his reach beyond his congregation to get some new soles to the polls in Detroit.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Citizens will need to be aware of their rights when getting into an accident.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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All retained their titles of prince and princess, but these titles will become personal and any future spouses or children will not have a right to them.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Nadler was able to hold on to such a large stake by being its first seed investor, putting in some $10 million of his own money before raising any VC funding.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Still, a measure of the high stakes came during the women’s final, when Anisimova was clearly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the moment, and Świątek defeated her, 6–0, 6–0, in under an hour.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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His lawyers have vehemently pushed back on that assertion.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Less than 2% of data assertions sent to UMA are disputed, according to blockchain data, yet high-stakes disputes can expose systemic vulnerabilities.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Challenge manufacturing did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister did not respond to requests for comment.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Claim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claim. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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