Synonyms of clinches

clinches 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clinch

as in decides

to make final, definite, or beyond dispute

the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decides
• determines
• settles
• proves
• defines
• nails
• clarifies
• establishes
• ensures
• assures
• affirms
• insures
• demonstrates
• nails (down)
• shows
• secures
• ends
• specifies
• states
• concludes
• illuminates
• stipulates
• finishes
• clears (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuses
• unsettles
• muddles
• muddies

clinches

2 of 2

noun

plural of clinch

as in embraces

Related Words

• embraces
• hugs
• grabs
• footholds
• seizures
• footings
• toeholds
• purchases
• clasps
• grasps
• leverages
• clenches
• anchorages
• holds
• grips
• grapples
• handholds
• handgrips

Dissimilar Words

• releases
• relinquishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clinches

Verb

Picture A’ja Wilson making the layup that clinches the gold medal for the United States at next month’s FIBA World Cup. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

In a men’s semifinal match, Roger Federer outlasts Juan Martin del Potro in a 19-17 final set and clinches his first Olympic singles medal. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

If its price retreats from these incredible heights by before SpaceX clinches the deal, that number will rise. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 June 2026

The venue, home to the NBA's New York Knicks, could also be the site of an impromptu championship celebration if the team clinches the NBA Finals. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 13 June 2026

Whether the team clinches the title or not, this piece of merch has cemented its place in the city's style canon for 2026. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Or, no, that is Jeremy Strong, because Strong is simply too recognizable to physically disappear into the role of Zuckerberg, but the voice clinches it. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 June 2026

San Jose landing a Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise clinches an upgrade for the Bay Area after a pair of high-profile pro sports departures from the region. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

Ngannou exchanged strikes and clinches with Lins before finishing the Brazilian with a sweeping left hand to the head in the final minute of the first round. — ABC News, 16 May 2026