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verb

ˈklinch How to pronounce clinch (audio)
Definition of clinchnext
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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clinch

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noun

as in hug

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Recent Examples of clinch
Verb
To clinch a spot in the quarter-finals, Harry Kane's England will have to overcome a possibly hostile environment. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026 The latter clinched Norway’s first-ever victory in a World Cup knockout game. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Noun
By virtue of their relative scarcity—there have been eight empty-the-tank outings since the century began—every Game 7 is an unqualified treat, but the Dodgers’ clinch was one for the ages. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025 Schneider will hand the ball from reliever to reliever hoping to tight-walk to a road clinch. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clinch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinch
  1. decide
  2. hug
  3. settle
  4. embrace
  5. determine
  6. foothold
  7. grab
  8. footing
Verb
  • Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of decide
Noun
  • Riles’s employees—his teammates—pile onto him in one big hug.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • The Internet basically exploded over the moment, which included a Travis/Donna Kelce hug and a meaningful moment with Jason Kelce.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of hug
Verb
  • Gendron said his ancestors were among the first outsiders to settle the island in the 1700s, when three brothers, fur traders all, left Canada and followed the Mississippi south.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The space is cozy and laid back, with an atmosphere that encourages guests to settle in for a drink or two.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of settle
Noun
  • The second act takes place in 2024 in Glendale, where community members have gathered to be part of a reality TV star’s public embrace of her heritage.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The party is over at the Ed Sullivan Theater, but not before one last embrace from the Television Academy.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of embrace
Verb
  • The agency has required the building’s owner to hire a third-party engineer to conduct a forensic evaluation — a formal investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The hearing will determine whether there is probable cause for Robinson, 23, to face trial in Kirk's September killing at Utah Valley University.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of determine
Noun
  • Considered in this context, SpaceX's expansion into services is a natural move, giving it a foothold in the market's fastest-growing layer, where recurring revenue can fund ambitions far larger than launch alone.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The eldest among them had established early footholds in their careers before COVID hit.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of foothold
Noun
  • Both teams’ stars came to play with top spot in Group K up for grabs, with the flair and technical quality on display making for a compelling watch with sweeping moves and 37 shots.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • In a battle of contrasting styles, Colombia takes on Ghana with a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of grab
Noun
  • That’s been evident to ACHD since 2017, when high water tore through the base of the bridge and damaged its footings, requiring emergency repairs and riprap.
    — Mark Dee July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Gunn and Gillespie had creative differences over the direction of the movie, numerous sources tell The Hollywood Reporter, and the film never found its footing in the post-production process.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of footing

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