as in to decide
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors
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Recent Examples of clinch
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Verb
One Nets loss down the stretch, or a Toronto win, will clinch the sixth-best draft lottery odds for Brooklyn.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
The 11-5 Ravens, however, are playing for their second-straight clinch of the AFC North on Sunday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinch
Verb
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With the 26th pick, the Rams decide to bolster their offense by adding the best available running back.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lacking any evidence, the department decided Ozturk could be deported at Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s discretion under law.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many amber scents smell like a warm hug—if a hug had a scent, that is—this bright iteration smells like getting a double-cheek air kiss from a chic young Parisienne who’s hoofing it to her front-row seat at a fashion show (Chanel, of course).—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tucker's charm is magnetic; even the groomers and vet can't resist his hugs, kisses, and tail-wagging enthusiasm.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2024, with the 11 teens receiving $1.85 million.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And then probably a Sunday that ends among familiar shadows splayed across fairways, a long walk up Augusta’s 18th, a hat brim pushed up off his forehead, a final putt, a final roar, a teary embrace with his family, and then a 44 Long in green.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The enthusiastic embrace of enterprise has helped Writer, one of the sizzling startups featured on Forbes’ annual AI 50 list, raise some $320 million from top venture capitalists.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The draft order is determined by a team’s performance over a two-year span.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strategic decisions made now, around technology investments, partnerships, and customer education, could determine whether a bank remains competitive in a world increasingly defined by digital currency frameworks. 5.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Although the first couple of years were rocky, Skerritt admits, the business soon found a foothold.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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For small-business owners or investors looking for a foothold in real estate, the city outskirts can be a perfect entry point.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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New faces on defense There were significant questions about the Broncos’ defense heading into the spring, with several starting positions up for grabs.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Even after guaranteeing more than $53 million in free agency to center Ryan Kelly and left guard Will Fries, the right guard spot remains up for grabs for a prospect who could push incumbent Blake Brandel.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In emerging trends, where many billion-dollar entrepreneurs first found their footing, success often hinges on the ability to master the process of identifying the right strategy.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pearl remains confident that the Southeastern Conference, which placed a record 14 teams in March Madness this year, is on solid footing.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Clinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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