CLAMPING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

clamping

verb

present participle of clamp

as in securing

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 clamping The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 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 However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform. — David Szondy june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026 The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase. — Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026

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The ruling was due in part to Skoro's help securing the arrests of al Qaeda, al Shabaab and Hezbollah members, his lawyers claim.

— Josh Boswell, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Ramdin said priorities are securing the main route to the main international airport; ensuring ongoing access to the airport and seaport; and restoring safe access to Haiti’s southern region.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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Young offensive line needs to develop, but linemen Aiden Bradley and Braden McPheeters join linebacker Miguel Mendoza in anchoring what should be strong defense.

— Bill Scheibe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Architects develop blueprints for order and try to mold the world to their designs, developing universal norms and anchoring security in multilateral institutions.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026