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 movie starts with Farrier reporting on Bashford Antiques, a shop in Ponsonby that has begun aggressively clamping cars in its lot and demanding exorbitant fees to release them — up to $760. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026 Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 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

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The victory also adds another chapter to Lula's long political career, securing him a fourth, nonconsecutive presidential term.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
That collaboration sent their profile skyrocketing, driving monthly streams from a few thousand to 6 million, securing them an NPR Tiny Desk concert, and a spot as openers for Bad Bunny’s world tour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of securing

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Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Definition of fastening

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Animal-print mania shows no signs of slowing down, either, with Jamie Haller’s python-effect pumps anchoring some of our favorite looks yet.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Stewart rejoined The Daily Show in 2024, anchoring the show once a week (usually on Mondays) and serving as an executive producer.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026