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clinch
verb as in secure a goal
Example Sentences
Karty kicked another field goal with 39 seconds left to draw the Rams within eight points again, but the Dolphins recovered an onside kick to clinch the victory.
After all, they had taken the lead in five of their previous 10 league games this season and failed to clinch victory.
After former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to clinch a second stint in the White House, he was greeted with a chorus of overzealous congratulations from the richest people in the United States.
Following Garrett Wilson's incredible catch for the New York Jets on Thursday, Demarcus Robinson produced another stunning one-handed touchdown grab in overtime to clinch a dramatic walk-off win for the Los Angeles Rams at the Seattle Seahawks.
The Trailblazers clinch the Mission League title and possibly a Southern Section Division 1 playoffs berth when Mikhal Johnson hauls in a short scoring pass.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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