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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
In Sunday’s series-clinching victory, the 28-year-old Chisholm legged out a key bunt single during the Yankees’ decisive three-run rally in the sixth inning. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 After two weeks of group matches, Chicago Fire FC and Club León have clinched first place in their respective leagues. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
Heat clinches winning record In moving to 42-39, Miami won for only the fourth time in its past 14 games and assured itself of a winning record for the 19th time in 26 seasons this century. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 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 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
  • Zhuang decided to leave town in April, joining an exodus of actors and crew from the area.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, communities like Mount Prospect have decided not to wait.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of decide
Noun
  • If O’Donnell’s tenure on Kimmel was a welcome hug of nostalgia, then this White House statement is a boring retread of the administration’s linguistic greatest hits.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Applaud, hug, or do a victory dance with your toddler to punctuate the moment and give them a sense of pride in their achievement.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hug
Verb
  • The descendants of Vikings who settled Iceland have been living off the sea for centuries, and fishing remains part of the country's cultural identity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • After a brief stint at a boarding school in Kent, Audrey Hepburn returned to the Netherlands in 1939 and, together with her mother, settled in Arnhem and then in Velp, with her grandfather.
    — Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of settle
Noun
  • Price likened his attraction to the format to his early embrace of streaming entertainment back in the days when Hollywood remained skeptical of its staying power.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her full-on embrace of a femininity that was simultaneously flamboyant and unapologetic was always a conscious move.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of embrace
Verb
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The panel will investigate the cause of the fire and its spread, determine whether adequate fire-safety measures were in place and evaluate the emergency response, a government notification said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of determine
Noun
  • American retailers and restaurant chains have sometimes struggled to gain a foothold in Europe.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • With Mathys Tel on the left, Richarlison through the middle and Mikey Moore on the right, Tottenham struggled to get a foothold in the game.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of foothold
Noun
  • In a game that Dallas led wire-to-wire, the picture has cleared on which roster positions remain up for grabs going into the preseason’s final week.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Sheppard made a sensational, 2-yard touchdown grab in the left corner of the endzone.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of grab
Noun
  • American brands are also losing their footing thanks to geopolitical tensions and domestic competition in China.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If the Vikings offense regains its footing, Mason could be headed for double-digit touchdowns.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of footing

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“Clinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinch. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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