as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen
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Recent Examples of clamp
But that brief period of openness and luxury ended quickly, with international sanctions clamping back down in 2003.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, the object is reportedly held steadily and securely in place, with the clamping pressure distributed evenly across its surface at multiple points.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Their strong clamping force and uncomfortable fit don't help.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Miami once again clamped up the Lions’ offense, leading to a 21-yard Jason Sanders field goal on the subsequent drive that pushed the Dolphins’ lead to 24-17.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, the object is reportedly held steadily and securely in place, with the clamping pressure distributed evenly across its surface at multiple points.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Their strong clamping force and uncomfortable fit don't help.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Miami once again clamped up the Lions’ offense, leading to a 21-yard Jason Sanders field goal on the subsequent drive that pushed the Dolphins’ lead to 24-17.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
Verb
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The brooch was eventually fastened to an even more extravagant necklace, featuring 16 Colombian emeralds set between diamond quatrefoils.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quarterback Drake Maye has shown promise in his second season, but the offense will need to minimize turnovers and capitalize on scoring opportunities to secure a win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Investors fear Milei will fail to secure enough congressional seats in October’s legislative election to deliver on his anti-austerity agenda, which has sparked economic growth and led to the first budget surplus in decades, though spending cuts have angered many.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She’s hitched from Novi Sad, where the railway station collapsed in December.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Except that in this case, she was already hitched to the glamour dude.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coverage was anchored by Chief Washington Correspondent Leland Vittert and later by Nichole Berlie, who hosted a special edition of NewsNation Now.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Here's a look at nine of the state's oldest accommodations, from destination hotels that anchor their cities' downtown districts to resorts whose guest lists include many celebrities of yesteryear to the only lodge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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