CLINCHED Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of clinched 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 Taylor and Cejka both missed birdie chances on the 18th in the playoff, and the second time around the 50-year-old Taylor hit 7-iron to 10 feet, made the putt and clinched his fist. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 In addition, Zaslav has sold a total of nearly $200 million worth of WBD stock since his company clinched the deal with Paramount in February. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Quarterback Tayven Jackson tossed two touchdown passes to tight end Dylan Wade, while Noe Ruelas clinched the win with a 34-yard field goal with just 57 seconds remaining. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Ellison clinched the deal by sweetening the offer price and bringing his father, Larry Ellison, in to personally guarantee funding. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 The White Sox haven't clinched a playoff series at home since the 1906 World Series victory over the Cubs. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 The announcement was released just a day after the Dream clinched their first semifinal spot since 2018. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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But, Majumder said, several temples including her own have decided to carry on their celebrations with additional security provided by the city of Aurora at their places of worship.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
India has decided to make the trade-off to buy cheaper oil and sort of look the other way, that that's giving money to a guy who's murdering thousands of people every week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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Benton settled in 1841, then incorporated 60 years later, expanding outward from the planting of a hickory tree.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
No one who later testified before the grand jury said who first proposed sending settlement money to Hope Florida, but the amount going to the foundation settled at $10 million.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

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