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noun

as in confiscation

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claiming

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verb

present participle of claim
1
as in alleging
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 demanding
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 destroying
to deprive of life cancer claims hundreds of thousands of Americans each year

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4
as in requiring
to have as a requirement caring for her three small children claims virtually all of her time

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Recent Examples of claiming
Noun
Then there are optional claiming races, which mix allowance conditions with the option to run a horse for a claiming price. — Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Other requirements seek to prevent double-counting of credits, double-claiming, and conflicts of interest, such as the verification body being owned by the carbon credit producer. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 Individuals must analyze their unique circumstances and political outlook to determine the best claiming strategy. — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 This sophisticated and precisely accurate algorithm helps individuals — and spouses — decide on their family’s best claiming strategy. — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 To teach these fixtures of Asian American literature is thus to explain their political projects—a claiming of America that was an imperative then, if awkwardly nationalistic and settler colonialist now—while helping students also to hold the texts accountable. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Verb
Uta took the long route to claiming his family’s screen legacy, however. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 The ring appears to have been further altered since then, with some eagle-eyed royal watchers even claiming that the center stone is now an emerald cut instead of a cushion cut. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Where Jović tightened as the match went on, after the energy of claiming an up-and-down first set, Pegula relaxed and trusted her game. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Harry, the fifth in line to the throne, has visited the country alone multiple times and met briefly with the king on a trip in September after claiming his father had previously refused to speak to him. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 6 July 2026 The Democratic Party’s progressive wing is claiming new momentum in Michigan. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 The deadline to apply for a $50 million settlement from The Walt Disney Company, linked to a class action case claiming the company helped drive up subscription prices for streaming platforms, is approaching. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Also requested were documents related to a lawsuit, recently settled for $135,000, claiming Kramer had given an improper assessment of a property and retaliated against an employee who complained. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 In December, former employee Joshua Denton sued the brewery, claiming management ignored years of warnings about OSHA safety violations, did not comply with ADA regulations and wrongfully terminated him. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for claiming
  1. confiscation
  2. alleging
  3. demanding
  4. destroying
  5. requiring
  6. acquisition
  7. insisting
  8. requesting
Noun
  • The court also ordered the confiscation of gifts Kim had received, including a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace, a Tiffany brooch, a Dior handbag, a storage case for a gold turtle figurine and a painting by famous Korean artist Lee Ufan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • In February, the council introduced new e-bike regulations to prohibit riders younger than 12, ban e-bikes at two community parks and allow the temporary confiscation of reckless riders’ machines.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
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  • Avila's family sued Tesla last week, alleging her death resulted from the company's gross negligence and failure to warn consumers that its self-driving systems were defective.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Raymond said investigators traced the suspect's escape route, alleging Berezovsk fled Monaco immediately after the attack, crossed into southern France and drove to Italy.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of alleging
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  • Moreover, despite the faster processing time, the material retains the characteristics required for demanding aerospace applications.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Originally designed for fighter pilots, the Avenger collection is built for demanding environments where precision and durability are essential, according to the company.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of demanding
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  • Mexican fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive pests when laying their eggs, destroying or damaging fruit such as apples, grapefruits, avocados, peaches and pears, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
    — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • But Blue Origin suffered a major setback in May when one of its New Glenn rockets abruptly exploded on the launchpad, destroying vital infrastructure that will take months to rebuild.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
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  • Those decisions on what to review next in the Second Amendment space come after the high court struck down on June 25 a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing guns into stores or other private property open to the public.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The findings suggest that requiring face mask use in public could help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of requiring
Noun
  • The robot’s halftime appearance comes as Hyundai continues to expand its robotics strategy following its acquisition of a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the 5-star analyst highlighted the company's focus on a single basin and management's efficient capital allocations across expansion efforts, strategic acquisitions, and share buybacks.
    — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of acquisition
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  • Latta builds it in deliberately, insisting his Rocks wines carry fruit, floral, and funk components together.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Extremists thrive on outrage, insisting that compromise is weakness and political opponents are existential enemies.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026
Definition of insisting
Verb
  • Other signs of scam communications include requesting money or sensitive information, threatening legal action or arrest or pressuring the victim to take immediate action, a Microsoft spokesperson told the Herald.
    — Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, Perdue sent a cease-and-desist letter to Soules on June 9, requesting that the company stopped using the packaging featuring the nuggets and hand gesture.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of requesting

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“Claiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claiming. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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