as in factor
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there
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Recent Examples of clincher
The Aces never trailed in the series clincher, building a 30-21 lead by the end of the first quarter on 55% shooting.
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NPR, 11 Oct. 2025
Just two players who appeared in that clincher against Minnesota – Twins starter Kyle Gibson and Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos – played in the majors as recently as this season.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Logan’s 15-yard pass from Jeremiah Loper with four minutes to play was the clincher after his 20-yard TD catch put the Matadors ahead.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The teams then traded RBI singles in the 11th — Andres Gimenez for Toronto and Sanoja for Miami — before Bichette’s eventual clincher.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
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NPR, 11 Oct. 2025
Just two players who appeared in that clincher against Minnesota – Twins starter Kyle Gibson and Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos – played in the majors as recently as this season.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Logan’s 15-yard pass from Jeremiah Loper with four minutes to play was the clincher after his 20-yard TD catch put the Matadors ahead.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The teams then traded RBI singles in the 11th — Andres Gimenez for Toronto and Sanoja for Miami — before Bichette’s eventual clincher.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clincher
Noun
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Nonpartisan experts who have studied the subject believe the increasing cost of upgrading the grid, with new transmission lines or other facilities, is the single factor most responsible for rate increases.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Numerous factors hurt Detroit over many years, including a shrinking tax base, high unemployment and poverty, and rising health care and pension costs for city employees.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Three batters later, Toronto put the capper on the third-highest scoring inning in World Series history (and the highest in over 50 years), when Kirk hit a two-run homer to center.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down Denver’s second straight walk-off loss, a 23-20 crusher at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cena evened the score at 2-2 by countering the calf crusher into an AA.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Shop that and more mattress topper deals below at Amazon for as little as $34.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Think garland, Christmas lights, pinecones, ornaments, a tree topper, etc.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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In The Bell Curve, Murray and Herrnstein argue that intelligence, as measured by an IQ score, is a crucial determinant of success in modern society.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Moore suggests focusing on the social determinants of health — providing stable housing and a strong education, for instance — in addition to intervention work.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clincher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clincher. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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