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

Soto, who has Puerto Rican heritage, likely would have clinched his re-election bid easily in his formerly Hispanic-majority district. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Abdul El-Sayed may have clinched a historic victory in Michigan, but his tense exchange with a Sky News reporter on election night is not winning him supporters in the UK. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

In addition, the New England Revolution have clinched a playoff berth. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

His version of the song was what clinched the then-bakery-worker a spot in One Direction over 15 years ago. — Karla Cote, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Mount Vernon clinched its first championship in history last week. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The Valkyries clinched Game 5 at home at the Chase Center on Monday night 64-55 to move within one game of the team’s first-ever WNBA title. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the first World Series title in franchise history Wednesday night with a five-game series victory of the Tampa Bay Rays. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The Wizards did cut the lead to 3 points late, but free throws and rebounding ultimately clinched the win for Charlotte, who improved to 3-1 on the season. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026