CLAMPING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

clamping

verb

present participle of clamp

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 The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform. — David Szondy june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 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

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Conventional wisdom would suggest that in deep blue Broward, the only true Democratic stronghold in South Florida, Cervera would have an uphill battle securing the seat he’s held for just over a year.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
And last year, someone breached Datadog's own source code, which is a pretty uncomfortable look for a company whose whole pitch is securing everyone else.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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With Markkanen and Jackson anchoring the frontcourt, Peterson’s and George’s shot creation should make life much easier for the big men.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026
O’Donnell will also continue in her role as senior correspondent for the network, occasionally anchoring specials.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026