clinching

verb

Definition of clinchingnext
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 Synonyms for clinching
  1. deciding
  2. determining
  3. settling
Verb
  • This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto, emailed to Shoemate, has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of determining
Verb
  • The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of settling
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clinching

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