clinching

verb

present participle of clinch
as in deciding
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors

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Recent Examples of clinching Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Winning the 2023 Nations League was an encouraging start, while clinching Euro 2024 in sparkling fashion delivered on that promise on the big stage. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Its lineup is surprisingly fashion-forward, frequently clinching the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Seal of Acceptance while speaking to today’s top trends. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 There is a precedent for a player in a third-place game clinching the Golden Boot. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 However, in a heartbreaker for the Three Lions and their fans, Argentina scored twice in the final moments and extra time, clinching a return to the final to face Spain on July 19. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The 24-year-old Italian’s celebration after clinching victory with a forehand winner down the line told a slightly different story. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Simply select your favorite qualifying team to see their most realistic path to clinching the trophy. — Nbc News, NBC news, 28 June 2026 And for good measure, Kevin Warsh’s first press briefing as Fed chairman last week stunned Wall Street with his hawkishness, clinching the case for tightening. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinching
  1. deciding
  2. determining
  3. settling
Verb
  • Advance preparations should also include deciding who has the authority to change a controversial decision or plan.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The three-time Defensive Player of the Year has been working out in hopes of deciding whether to play for the Rams, two years after the future first-ballot Hall of Famer retired.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deciding
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  • In automotive supply chains, resilience is ultimately built at the point of execution where disruption stops being theoretical and starts determining whether vehicles roll off the line or sit unfinished on the factory floor.
    — Anand Gupta, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Adversaries can jam or spoof satellite navigation signals, potentially preventing drones from accurately determining their positions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of determining
Verb
  • Oyster was checked by a specialist vet who deemed her as healthy and has since been settling into a sanctuary with specialist facilities for primates.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • If big-city energy appeals, with days spent wandering between markets and museums before settling into a top table for dinner, then the Western Cape—home to Cape Town—might be the best choice.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Definition of settling

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