as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen
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Recent Examples of clamp
Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead of requiring construction work, the device uses a clamp-on setup that attaches to the edge of an existing pool.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead of requiring construction work, the device uses a clamp-on setup that attaches to the edge of an existing pool.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
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Use shims to keep the panels level and apply a construction adhesive such as Liquid Nails to fasten them to the furring strips.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The city has also secured support from the Sacramento Regional Incident Management Team to assist with coordination throughout the day.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The platform also automates secure payment processing and file delivery, enabling a seamless fulfillment without creators needing to lift a finger.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Economist Jayati Ghosh, who researched India's COVID response, estimates some 80 million migrant workers tried to return home, walking and hitching rides in searing summer heat.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have confirmed that invasive flatworms can hitch rides on your pet’s fur, clinging to their coat after time in the yard or garden.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Then the entire system is anchored to that mistake.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Replacing Wilkinson’s scoring ability won’t be easy, but arguably the biggest loss here is actually Cyril, a 6-foot-11 shot-blocking savant who anchored UGA’s defense and has since committed to Miami.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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