CLAMPDOWN Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

clamp down

verb

Definition of clamp down

as in to rein (in)

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Recent Examples of clamp down This is even after GitHub took action to clamp down on the problem after the 2025 report. — Alex Colon, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The Federal Trade Commission is working on a policy to clamp down on personalized pricing, while individual states are imposing rules of their own. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026 Is that something the NFL could consider and outlaw/tell officials to clamp down on midseason? — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 But Chief Craig Buckley’s attempt to clamp down on misconduct has immediately sparked friction, with union leaders vowing to file a grievance and advising members to resist the measure as an unlawful overreach. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clamp down

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The fall 2026 collection from Taller Marmo turned back the clock with its designs, creating dresses and gowns inspired by film noir, Old Hollywood glamour and 1920s evening wear, a fit for her club-crooner aesthetic.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
The clocks haven’t turned back yet, but the mood shift is already underway.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn back

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But such is the secrecy around the project that parts of the script are being held back from buyers in what is presumably a bid to avoid spoilers and increase intrigue.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
There is neighborhood worry about the theater holding back the economic fortunes of its block.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hold back

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For a more private stay, Book a room at Fairmont Gold, essentially a hotel-within-a-hotel experience with a separate check-in and check-out area, butler service, and a dedicated concierge team.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Then, both parties check the text on screen before moving on.

— Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of check

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Nearly a year after Christina Downer disappeared, her actor boyfriend was among two people arrested on suspicion of killing her, Los Angeles police said Friday.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Smith, White and Duran were arrested after a search of the box allegedly revealed 10 kilograms of cocaine, and a search of the shopping bag allegedly contained more than $170,000 in cash.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrest

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Consumer product packaging could only be stamped with the chasing arrows recycling symbol if at least 60% of consumers have access to recycling programs that accept the product.

— Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026
However, the details of that final inning are indelibly stamped in all their memories.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

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