CLAMPING DOWN Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

clamping down

verb

present participle of clamp down

as in turning back

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At times, they were seen swerving around other drivers and driving at speeds up to 95 miles per hour in the northbound lanes before getting onto the westbound I-10, exiting near downtown and then turning back toward Boyle Heights on surface streets.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Exhausted after turning back a Spain barrage in a scoreless draw to start this tournament, Vozinha released tears as memorable as Messi’s.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of turning back

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Forty-five percent cite fear of becoming replaceable as their reason for holding back, and only 16% believe their company is adopting AI for genuine business value rather than hype or competitive pressure.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The selloff in chip stocks and AI-beneficiaries was holding back the market’s attempt at a rally.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 July 2026

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Ram will even sell you a 392 Track Pack, which adds better aero, handling, and braking for $82,790 total.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 July 2026
The Deadwood includes Road, Sport and Rain riding modes, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring and cornering-sensitive traction and braking systems.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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In celebrating the players who are not afraid to take risks, and taking time to nurture the rough diamonds at the club, the tour is the first step in De Zerbi stamping his footprint on a club that had lost its way in recent years.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The small stamping child has become one of Oslo’s most recognizable figures, but concentrating on him alone means overlooking sculptures that convey far more complicated emotions and relationships.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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