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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

Example Sentences

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The former Health and Human Services secretary clinched the first spot in the primary with Republican Steve Hilton appearing to be a close second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Crowds of men in matching tracksuits clapped in unison and waved national flags as sand-coloured stallion Hankerven, adorned with jewellery and a traditional carpet, clinched the top prize.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

How Arsenal approach the game, having clinched the title without playing when Manchester City drew with Bournemouth last Tuesday, will be fascinating.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Justice Department’s blessing in December — soon after Netflix had clinched the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Then I thought about the comments these girls had just made about my clothes and that clinched my decision.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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