claim
verb (used with object)
to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due.
claiming
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present participleof claim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Timothy James, 38, who recommends stocks and offers market predictions on TikTok and Substack, has recently posted videos claiming the market is approaching a peak and predicting a meltdown in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Jenrick estimates after assessments of people already claiming, 2.16 million will keep their cash entitlement in full, while 2.89 million will see it modified or withdrawn.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In claiming her first senior international title, Werro has proven she is ready to rival the Briton for the sport's biggest prizes for years to come.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Behind the scenes, the crosstown rivals are clashing as each company jockeys for tailored tariffs and policies while claiming to be the most American automaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Herold told Booth the details he knew of what had happened at the Seward residence: The trick of claiming Powell was a messenger from a doctor had worked perfectly.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
