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clinched

ADJECTIVE
assured
Synonyms
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guaranteed settled sure
STRONG
cinched clear-cut confirmed decided racked sealed secure set
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beyond doubt definite in the bag indubitable irrefutable made certain nailed down on ice positive pronounced sewed-up surefire undoubted unquestionable
Antonyms
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indefinite uncertain unsure
STRONG
undecided vague
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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
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indistinct obscure vague wavering
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ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain
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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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Clinched playoff berth by extending longest home win streak in 11 years to seven games in beating Calgary on Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Warriors: Clinched the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the Sacramento Kings in the first round.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

Clinched playoff spot even while losing Thursday, and still fending off Devils for Metropolitan Division lead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Clinched playoff spot, then started losing to everybody.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023

Clinched turned, lifted his square head; and the deadly glare in his eyes left Smith silent.

From The Flaming Jewel by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

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