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
Suspend trailing pothos or ferns from hooks that clamp onto an overhang, or use tension rods to create a floating curtain of greenery.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The same gloved hand that had reached through the broken window clamped around her calf.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In Pennsylvania, attorney Ben Post, whose firm is listed in court filings as defense counsel in 16 Prospect malpractice lawsuits, filed motions late last year seeking to clamp a stay on several malpractice cases.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The same gloved hand that had reached through the broken window clamped around her calf.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In Pennsylvania, attorney Ben Post, whose firm is listed in court filings as defense counsel in 16 Prospect malpractice lawsuits, filed motions late last year seeking to clamp a stay on several malpractice cases.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
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Once the grass is laid out, workers tug and pull at the surfaces with rakes to fasten it and remove any dead clippings with leaf blowers.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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For easy harvesting, loosely fasten a rubber band around the base of your chives before cutting to create a tidy bundle of chives.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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However, that 84th-minute goal from Savinho, securing a 3-0 victory, meant a precious spot-on prediction for six-year-old Wilfred instead, taking our boy-wonder to within three.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Through a barrage of advertising and on-campus information sessions, investment banking sold itself as the most attractive, lucrative, and secure job for top students.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Not to mention every package that lands on your doorstep has traveled through the shipping supply chain, giving pests like cockroaches and grain beetles ample opportunities to hitch a ride.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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For the 34th time, SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule will hitch a ride to orbit atop the company's 230-foot, two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, which will launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, mainstays including Prada, Paul Smith, Etro, and Dolce & Gabbana will continue to anchor the city’s luxury menswear offering.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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