claiming 1 of 2

noun

Definition of claimingnext
as in confiscation

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claiming

2 of 2

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 Synonyms for claiming
  1. alleging
  2. demanding
  3. destroying
  4. requiring
  5. acquisition
  6. insisting
  7. requesting
  8. ownership
Verb
  • His daughter, Sabrina Davis, was unable to sue, despite the Florida Department of Health alleging her dad’s doctor failed to diagnose a blood clot that ultimately killed him.
    Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleging
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  • Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets around Syria including in the capital Damascus demanding protection for religious minorities following the Christmas tree burning, which took place in the city of Hama around 200 km north of Damascus last night.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jodie Turner-Smith is demanding that her estranged husband Joshua Jackson pay her child and spousal support in their ongoing divorce.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanding
Verb
  • Russian units in Crimea were destroying their boats in a desperate bid not to be sent to Kherson to join the assault.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Longtime residents of Mayotte worry about a crackdown The cyclone further exacerbated the island’s issues after destroying homes, schools and infrastructure.
    Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroying
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  • California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requiring
Noun
  • The steady emergence of first-round pick Xavier Worthy (11 targets each of the last two games) and the healthy return of talented offseason acquisition Hollywood Brown gives Mahomes two more credible weapons alongside Travis Kelce and DeAndre Hopkins.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • What Happens Next Construction is slated to begin in 2025, with preparatory work such as land acquisition and environmental impact assessments already underway.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquisition
Verb
  • Others at the club would counteract that view, insisting that people understand what Ratcliffe is trying to do and why.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For weeks, potential drone sightings have swarmed social media and sparked cries from lawmakers and the public for the government to get to the bottom of it, despite federal authorities insisting there’s no threat.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of insisting
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  • The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
Noun
  • Meanwhile, gun ownership among Democratic women remains relatively rare.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In reality, the legislation would transfer ownership of the land from the federal government to the city, paving the way for eventual development.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ownership
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