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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Ramirez needs to stay active and not accept the clinch of his opponent.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Sam Settleman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The win, coupled with the 1-1 draw between Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti in Group D’s other match Thursday in Houston, clinched a knockout berth for the Americans, who improved to 42-1-5 all time in group play.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Verb
The duo has the steamiest water clinch that doesn't end in a kiss in TV history.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Ramirez needs to stay active and not accept the clinch of his opponent.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
So far, so good for the Americans, who have won two shutouts and already clinched advancement to the quarterfinals.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The win, coupled with the 1-1 draw between Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti in Group D’s other match Thursday in Houston, clinched a knockout berth for the Americans, who improved to 42-1-5 all time in group play.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinch
Verb
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The deciding game of the series will be played on Sunday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2025
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Always, along the chain of hectic audience gossip, there was one person who decided to nip in the bud the talk about a too iconoclastic Beckett, and the relay to the estate was stopped; someone—more than one someone—who decided that Matthew and his crazy dreams were worth shielding.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 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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The unexpected matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will be settled on Sunday, June 22 in Oklahoma City.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Kurds make up some 10% of Iran’s population and are mostly settled along the borders with Iraq and Turkey.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
20 June 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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The launch represents a strategic move to tap into Shahid’s extensive regional user base and establish a foothold in the Arabic-speaking entertainment landscape.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Legacy media companies have struggled to maintain their foothold in recent years as viewers shift to alternative platforms for news and entertainment.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The Leagues Cup is still up for grabs, as is the MLS Cup.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Trillions up for grabs in the future and banks getting ready for it Microsoft says goodbye to the Windows blue screen of death Shares have jumped more than 33% this year, benefiting from cloud growth and the rise of artificial intelligence models.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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But an outpouring of sympathy for the Palestinians, under attack from Israel after Hamas’ brazen attack in 2023, has shaken some of that footing, especially with younger Democrats and the progressive Left.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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The Trump administration’s actions are weakening the country’s economic outlook and Social Security’s financial footing.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Clinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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