clamped down

past tense of clamp down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamped down
Verb
  • But on Sunday, the Bills turned back the clock to the days when passing offense reigned supreme, put themselves in nickel with Cam Lewis, and never came out of it.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • But while 52,000 customers across the country got their lights turned back on, approximately 490,380 customers are still without electricity, Vaz acknowledged.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pike subtly checked from a 10-yard hitch route to a go route for receiver Binns, who streaked down the sideline against press coverage to haul in a diving, game-winning touchdown in the back corner of the end zone.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Outside, Gray stopped and lit a cigarette while Rockett checked the bus schedule again.
    Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Also on Wednesday, a daycare employee was arrested outside of her workplace in Chicago.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • That’s when he was arrested at a Motel 6 outside Orlando, jailed and charged with grand theft for failing to return a rental car in Broward County.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The burger consists of two steakburger patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and ketchup on a bun stamped with the Bitcoin symbol.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The vials are then inspected using flashes of light, stamped, boxed up and shipped out via a warehouse.
    Janis Mackey Frayer, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.
    Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This may have resulted in cooling that had until now suppressed the sublimation of water ice to steam.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Within two weeks, I was suspended for fighting.
    Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • With a lot of social groups stunted by the COVID pandemic, Laturno was eager to form a group that embraces any and every player, but keeps things light and enjoyable.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • However, their progress has been stunted due to the fragile nature of qubits.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Clamped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamped%20down. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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