as in securing
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 clamping
When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.
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Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Gus was keeping both eyes on the scary statue, pulling back on the lead, and even clamping his mouth on it to prevent his owner from pulling it along.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Stopping power comes from titanium calipers clamping upgraded carbon-ceramic rotors.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
But that brief period of openness and luxury ended quickly, with international sanctions clamping back down in 2003.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, the object is reportedly held steadily and securely in place, with the clamping pressure distributed evenly across its surface at multiple points.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Their strong clamping force and uncomfortable fit don't help.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Gus was keeping both eyes on the scary statue, pulling back on the lead, and even clamping his mouth on it to prevent his owner from pulling it along.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Stopping power comes from titanium calipers clamping upgraded carbon-ceramic rotors.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
But that brief period of openness and luxury ended quickly, with international sanctions clamping back down in 2003.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, the object is reportedly held steadily and securely in place, with the clamping pressure distributed evenly across its surface at multiple points.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Their strong clamping force and uncomfortable fit don't help.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping
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Lawrence sought out Ramsay to adapt the book after securing the rights, with the hopes that her collaborator would both push her out of comfort zones and leave the story’s rough edges intact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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No Man’s Land is Kuzmina’s second feature after Nika, which had a buzzy premiere at SXSW 2022 in the Narrative Feature Competition, securing Special Jury Recognition for Breakthrough Performance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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With sophomore guard Terrence Brown emerging as a go‑to scorer and graduate‑student forward Bismark Nsiah anchoring the front court, the Knights have talent to climb the standings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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If diplomatic assurances succeed in inducing mutual restraint, and 2027 passes without incident, then a new stability in the western Pacific could take hold, anchoring the security and prosperity of a vital and dynamic region.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Clamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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