clamp

verb

Definition of clampnext
as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen

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Recent Examples of clamp The birth went smoothly, and the men used an iPhone charger to clamp the umbilical cord until EMS personnel arrived, WABC reported. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 His supporters have clamped their mouths tighter than the federal budget for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 With the SRBs securely clamped to the launch pad, SLS hangs in the center between them, held up only by the strength of the interstage bolts at their connection points. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 July 2026 Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
  1. fasten
  2. secure
  3. hitch
  4. anchor
Verb
  • Brady is also excited about the Alter G, a treadmill with a harness fastened to it.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Small Print Slogans travel faster than the conditions fastened to them, and this one has fairly bolted.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fasten
Verb
  • China, India and Pakistan are among countries that have negotiated with Tehran to secure passage for their vessels.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • When the state failed to secure bids, municipalities had to seek emergency supplies or contact salt mines directly.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of secure
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  • Others rented bicycles to pedal around the 8-mile island loop, pausing to climb the stairs to Arch Rock, shop for fudge, and relax over a drink at Pink Pony before hitching the last tender back to the ship.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Looks like an entire orbital launchpad could be hitched to a semi-truck and driven anywhere on Earth, thanks to space launch provider Rocket Lab.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hitch
Verb
  • Pahokee features senior running back and Presbyterian College commit Samuel Arnold, who anchors the Blue Devils’ offense.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Kingston Williams, Chaminade, defensive line, senior The collective improvement from Chaminade in 2025 was anchored by the growth of Williams.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchor

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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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