Synonyms of clinched

clinched

verb

past tense of clinch

as in decided

to make final, definite, or beyond dispute

the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decided
• settled
• determined
• proved
• defined
• nailed
• clarified
• secured
• established
• affirmed
• showed
• stated
• demonstrated
• assured
• specified
• ended
• ensured
• insured
• concluded
• finished
• stipulated
• nailed (down)
• illuminated
• cleared (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confused
• unsettled
• muddled
• muddied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clinched

The prime minister, who also is known globally for fighting climate change, clinched a third consecutive term in February. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Ryan struck out nine over seven shutout innings, and the Twins offense produced again in a 6-1 win over the New York Yankees, one that clinched Minnesota’s first series victory in the Bronx since 2014. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 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

The blue-chip index has clinched 19 record highs this year; seven of them came in June. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

The Nasdaq , which gained almost 13% year to date, clinched 20 records. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 July 2026

And interestingly, every goal that clinched a trophy at one of the four key soccer tournaments came in a control or heritage boot. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Important wins With Sunday’s win, the Valkyries (13-7) clinched the season series against the Liberty. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Ghana had already clinched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time since 2010. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 June 2026