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

With the Atlanta Braves’ loss to the Cincinnati Reds earlier in the day, the Dodgers clinched the second seed in the National League playoffs and the first-round bye that goes with it. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The Chicago White Sox, who lost 324 games over the previous three seasons, were celebrating following a 9-1 win over the Royals that clinched their postseason spot. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The marathon that is the Major League Baseball season is down to a September sprint, and the Cubs and White Sox have clinched playoff berths in the final week. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The signing comes at a time when the Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot for a 14th consecutive season. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

On Tuesday, the Rockies clinched their fourth straight season with 100 or more losses with their 7-2 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Instead, the Dodgers arrive at McCovey Cove having already clinched a postseason berth, while the Giants carry the weight of a losing season that never matched the offseason optimism. — James Ward, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Chicago's loss clinched Milwaukee's fourth straight NL Central title. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Until that postseason spot is clinched and the champagne bottles are popped for the clubhouse celebration, the Cubs are going to have to sweat it out. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026