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
Minnesota, facing elimination at 3-1 in this series, clamped up.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This enabled it to clamp onto objects and then rise while carrying them.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Wearing trending shades—Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombé frames, currently clamped over the eyes of everyone from Elsa Hosk to Charli xcx—Rihanna embraced her inner lingerie mogul with bra-first fashion beneath her oversized blazer.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This enabled it to clamp onto objects and then rise while carrying them.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Wearing trending shades—Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombé frames, currently clamped over the eyes of everyone from Elsa Hosk to Charli xcx—Rihanna embraced her inner lingerie mogul with bra-first fashion beneath her oversized blazer.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for clamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
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The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The battery itself is housed in a box that’s fastened to a spine frame connecting the swingarm and motor to the headstock.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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The company also secured a massive Pentagon contract on Wednesday, adding to investor excitement for Dell’s growing AI server business.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Around $3 trillion in commercial property debt matures between 2025 and 2027, and operational efficiency helps companies secure new loans.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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If your cat or dog is outside and not wearing a flea protection product, fleas hitch a ride indoors with them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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In 1985, a breeding population of the black-and-white Aedes albopictus mosquito hitched a ride on a Japanese tire shipment bound for Texas.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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There’s plenty of arts and culture, anchored by its regional performing arts venue, the Bankhead Theater, and the two movie theaters at either end of downtown.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Upon entering the exhibition space, visitors encounter Kelly Breez and Patty Gone’s brightly colored homage to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville empire, anchored by a giant margarita knocked onto its side.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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