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 The deceased sloths, which were largely brought from the wild in Guyana and Peru, still prompted public outrage and an effort from Orange County commissioners to clamp down on exotic animal imports locally. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 While the new enforcement powers relate to the AI Act, the Commission has taken steps to clamp down on AI in the past. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Kronosaurus could clamp down on its prey with a bite estimated at 3,370—6,070 pounds of force, meaning even a large animal like an ichthyosaur rarely stood a chance against the apex predator. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio has for months been working to seal an agreement between the Israeli and Lebanese governments to clamp down on Hezbollah and allow Israel to withdraw its forces from Southern Lebanon. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clamp down

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States and conservation groups have filed numerous lawsuits seeking to turn back the changes.

— Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Reinhart’s vintage Elie Saab moment comes at a time when several high-profile stars are turning back the clock and looking to the runway from the early aughts and ’90s for their red carpet and project promotional tour stints.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn back

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There were no signs the driver braked in the moments before the collision, video footage of the incident shows.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The driver struck Sabini with the right front corner of the Honda, braked and came to rest in the westbound lane.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of brake

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The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer found that seven in 10 hold back from trusting anyone whose values, sources of information, background or approach to social problems differ from their own.

— Brian Peckrill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Wong, meanwhile, born in Los Angeles’ Chinatown to Taishanese parents from China, had been steadily acting for years, but was held back from Dietrich’s level of success largely because of her race.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold back

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How to check your flight at Miami airport Even with the third runway’s full opening for Wednesday morning travel, passengers should check on flight status with their airlines.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Leaders need to pause, ask deeper questions and check meaning before reacting.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of check

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Police arrested a suspect in connection with the discovery of the first woman's body on July 15 in Kempton Park.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Last October, investigators with the Vernon Police Department arrested Pietras and charged him with 20 counts of second-degree larceny and 60 counts of intent to defraud funeral service contracts.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of arrest

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The coating is designed to remain effective after stamping, potentially allowing manufacturers to remove some processing steps used with untreated aluminum.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Sy — whose own fingers are bruised from stamping metal at a factory on the overnight shift — estimates that 90% of those who arrived with him are working now.

— Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamp

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Look for roadside fruit stands with the final harvest of heirloom tomatoes and squash or the first of pears and apples.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday squashed Republicans‘ plans to implement a new congressional map before November, ruling voters must first decide on whether to approve the new district lines.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

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