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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
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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
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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

Example Sentences

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Monroe 7, Chavez 1: The Vikings clinched the East Valley League title, their first league title since 1995.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

The track is where Lewis Hamilton clinched his record-equalling seventh world drivers' title in 2020.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Dove soap-maker Unilever spun off its ice-cream business last year into the Magnum Ice Cream company, and recently clinched a deal with spice-maker McCormick to combine food businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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