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clinched

ADJECTIVE

assured

Synonyms

STRONGEST

guaranteed settled sure

STRONG

cinched clear-cut confirmed decided racked sealed secure set

WEAK

beyond doubt definite in the bag indubitable irrefutable made certain nailed down on ice positive pronounced sewed-up surefire undoubted unquestionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indefinite uncertain unsure

STRONG

undecided vague

WEAK

doubted doubtful

ADJECTIVE

decided

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determined distinct pronounced resolved settled sure

STRONG

assured cinched clear clear-cut destined express fated nailed prearranged predetermined

WEAK

absolute categorical emphatic explicit for sure in the bag indisputable on ice positive runaway unalterable unambiguous undeniable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indistinct obscure vague wavering

STRONG

ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain

WEAK

deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating undecided

ADJECTIVE

knotted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

braided bunched clustered coiled snarled tangled

STRONG

banded bent clumped engaged entangled fastened gnarled hitched intertwined lashed lassoed linked looped meshed perplexed seized snagged spliced twisted warped whirled

WEAK

knotty

Antonyms

STRONG

straight untwisted

WEAK

free loose separate

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Sierra Canyon 6, Bishop Alemany 5: Home runs by Cody Gallegos and Mikhal Johnson rallied the Trailblazers, who clinched second place in the Mission League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Anduril in March clinched a contract worth up to $20 billion over the next decade that will consolidate work under multiple Army projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Nasdaq Composite clinched its best month since April 2020 and its seventh record close of the year, thanks to a rally in semiconductor stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Bayern Munich clinched a 35th league title on Sunday by beating Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena - but could this prove to be the most impressive triumph of them all?

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The oath of allegiance to the flag and the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” clinched it.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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