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

The Cubs will finish in second place in the National League Central for the fourth consecutive season — with the first-place Milwaukee Brewers having clinched their fourth straight division crown. — Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

The Detroit Tigers clinched the American League East Division with a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, making the Tigers the fourth team in major league history to lead from start to finish. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 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

The Fever, who have clinched a playoff berth, have four remaining regular-season games. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Sabalenka clinched another title chance this weekend with a strong forehand that Pegula failed to connect with. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Seeking its first division title since 2021, Tampa Bay (87-59) entered with a four-game AL East lead and would have clinched no worse than a wild card with a victory and a loss by Texas to Seattle or the Chicago White Sox to Pittsburgh. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026