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

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

Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney have all clinched spots in the Chase. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 20 July 2026

His insight was surely the chief factor at work in his most meaningful assist of the tournament, which clinched the 2–1 semifinal victory over England. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Argentina then attacked persistently and were rewarded with two goals that clinched a spot in the final. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

The Dodgers’ come-from-behind win in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series clinched a series victory over the Yankees and produced the prevailing image of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and their teammates reveling on the Yankee Stadium diamond. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

But League One regional rival clinched the group title and a quarterfinal berth by beating the Oakland Roots 3-1 earlier Saturday. — Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026

After the Red Sox clinched the ALCS and advanced to the World Series, Damon said he was supposed to continue filming overseas until producer George Clooney stepped in. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026