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
Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
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Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Because Bridges has already authored the type of plays that justified the acquisition — clamping Cunningham in a Game 6 elimination last postseason, then delivering a decisive defensive stop on Jaylen Brown to end Boston’s season in Round 2.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
For astro shooters, this is unlikely to be a major drawback, and for other shooters, there's always another way to use a filter, with a bit of creativity or using an alternative clamping system.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.
—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
Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Because Bridges has already authored the type of plays that justified the acquisition — clamping Cunningham in a Game 6 elimination last postseason, then delivering a decisive defensive stop on Jaylen Brown to end Boston’s season in Round 2.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
For astro shooters, this is unlikely to be a major drawback, and for other shooters, there's always another way to use a filter, with a bit of creativity or using an alternative clamping system.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping
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Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate and small business owner, defeated Republican Jon Maples in Tuesday’s special election for Florida House District 87, securing about 51% of the vote to Maples’s 49%, according to election results.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick after securing a ticket from an authorized lottery retailer.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ivey recruited a couple of friends to install the San Francisco phone Friday, rolling it onto the sidewalk, fastening the signs and caulking the edges.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The rotation has plenty of depth with Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee anchoring it.—
David Brandt,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Carr, for example, is best known for anchoring 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Clamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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