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
Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The vineyard says the town updated its noise guidelines the year after the business opened in 2017, unfairly clamping and shuttering the series for years at a time.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.
—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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The vineyard says the town updated its noise guidelines the year after the business opened in 2017, unfairly clamping and shuttering the series for years at a time.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping
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Union affiliates’ support, or at least non-opposition, was critical to securing the votes needed for passage.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The satellite service has expanded rapidly in recent years, securing licenses in more than 120 countries, including some with authoritarian rulers who have persecuted journalists and protesters.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Legate gently declines Lucy by fastening her to a cross.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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Styled as always by Brad Goreski, the actor’s ultra-sheer, clingy black lace dress featured a plunged neckline that almost reached her bellybutton, fastening with one delicate strap and clasp at the chest.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Nov. 2025
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And as always, Black designers are anchoring the season with vision, influence, and unmistakable style.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to arguments and evidence in the 2023 trial, Maas was paid a lower annual salary than male co-anchor Allen Denton during their years anchoring the TV station’s flagship newscast.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Clamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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