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

Last year’s winner, Gaypalani Wanambi, clinched the award with her artwork Burwu, blossom, which paid homage to the Marrakulu clan from which she is descended. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Other notable winners include Meghan Markle, who clinched the honor in 2018, and Princess Diana’s twin nieces, Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer, who tied in 2021. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Affleck and Ding clinched the win on a challenging Thanksgiving trivia question. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Rogers, which operates pay-TV network Sportsnet, last year clinched an $11 billion rights deal with the NHL through the 2037-38 season. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Since the 37-year-old state senator clinched the nomination, right-wing politicians and media figures have been running a bizarre smear campaign attacking Talarico for not being manly enough. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

After finishing the regular season atop the league with a 16-9 record, Utah clinched a spot in the AUSL’s championship series for the second consecutive year. — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026

In June, Hilton clinched second place in California’s gubernatorial primary behind veteran Democratic politician Xavier Becerra. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Spain clinched their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, securing a record $50 million prize from FIFA. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026