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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Trump’s endorsement proved pivotal for Masterson, securing his status as the presumptive front-runner in the primary race.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026

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Blue Trellis Area Rug Featuring a clean blue and white trellis pattern, this rug draws the eye inward, anchoring your furniture and tying any room together.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
Amenities and experiences The entire hotel functions as a kind of living museum; the two-story mural anchoring the ground floor and basement gets fully repainted every one to two months by a different muralist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026