as in to decide
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors
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Recent Examples of clinch
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The duo has the steamiest water clinch that doesn't end in a kiss in TV history.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Just recently, satellite imagery provider Planet Labs clinched a seven-figure contract to deliver monitoring and intelligence capabilities to NATO itself.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Braga used effective striking and damage to edge out Kennedy who did some good work with his wrestling and in the clinch.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The duo has the steamiest water clinch that doesn't end in a kiss in TV history.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Niagara improved by 24 points, going from last place in the OHL’s Eastern Conference to clinching a playoff spot.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Just recently, satellite imagery provider Planet Labs clinched a seven-figure contract to deliver monitoring and intelligence capabilities to NATO itself.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinch
Verb
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After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The first count the jurors need to decide on, per TMZ, is racketeering conspiracy.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The two shared a loving hug before continuing the show.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
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Just like the first clip, the rescue dog jumped up and gave her another enormous hug.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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It was settled for an undisclosed amount in November 1995.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Crandall is a sixth-generation rancher, who’s tending to land that was originally settled by his ancestors in the 1850s—but is thinking proactively about technology in 2025.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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There’s no dispute with Lindsey about Yellen and the Biden administration’s errant imposition of enhanced taxation on U.S. corporations, but there is with his own embrace of a wrong to allegedly fix a wrong.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In another photo, Bruce and his youngest daughter shared a sweet embrace.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Kyoto attracts 75 million annual visitors to its 1,000 Buddhist temples and was cited in 1.2 million online searches and 23 million hashtags, the study determined.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The team also aims to determine the impact of specific types of oils.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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For the first time, exoskeleton technology is gaining traction and finding a strong foothold among individuals who want to walk and hike more, but could use that extra little push.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Russell was plenty involved Saturday as Real Salt Lake found a foothold in the game deep into the first half.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The wounds of Christ are not a scam, in Leonard’s cosmos, but everything else is up for grabs.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The exact knee pads and helmet Hawk wore while nailing the aerial trick are also up for grabs.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
Noun
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His challenge was to move the economy from a wartime footing to one that could produce new jobs—while holding down the inflation that many economists predicted.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 July 2025
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After a very rough 1-11 start to the season, the Wings have started to find their footing, winning four of their last six games.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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“Clinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinch. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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