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

On the guys’ side, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, who relaunched Public School New York earlier this year, clinched a nomination for menswear designer of the year. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

The Daily Mail reports some major catfighting went on backstage, with many participants green with envy assuming that momager Kris Jenner clinched the deal. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

On the 18-year anniversary of their first AL pennant in 2008, the Rays jumped ahead 2-0 in the second inning on Richie Palacios’ two-run double and clinched it with closer Bryan Baker on the mound. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

On the 18-year anniversary of their first AL pennant in 2008, the Rays jumped ahead 2-0 in the second on Richie Palacios’ two-run double and clinched it with closer Bryan Baker on the mound. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

The Panthers clinched the game with a standout 92-yard TD drive that spanned parts of the third and fourth quarters, included two successful fourth-down conversions and ended with Chuba Hubbard scoring from one yard out. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Jalen Ramsey, Florida State, 2014 Ramsey blocked an extra point, forced a fumble and clinched the game with his last-minute interception. — Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026

The bargain Guardians clinched the American League Central title and earned a bye in the playoffs. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Jordin Canada scored 19 points and set up 11 baskets for teammates in the win that clinched the Dream’s Finals berth. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026