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
Instead of rotating for adjusting its opening, the Renchi features jaws that slide along a linear axis with 12 locking plates for clamping force.
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New Atlas, 18 May 2026
The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 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
New Atlas, 18 May 2026
The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping
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Locally, these priorities have taken shape as the SHIPS for America Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at modernizing domestic shipyards, supporting a business corridor along Interstate 80, and securing funding for climate resiliency projects to counteract sea-level rise.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Katrina Talamantes ran unopposed in the 3rd District, securing re-election to a third term.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein shows the man appearing to stumble out of the restroom while still fastening his belt.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett sparks fresh buzz about Aaron Donald unretiring, raising the possibility of two future Hall of Famers anchoring a defensive line at SoFi.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Investigators examined whether the accident was caused by anchoring failures or equipment malfunction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Clamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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