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
Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.
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Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
In one drawing, a cap fitted with interior spikes is clamped onto the artist’s skull.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Because Bridges has already authored the type of plays that justified the acquisition — clamping Cunningham in a Game 6 elimination last postseason, then delivering a decisive defensive stop on Jaylen Brown to end Boston’s season in Round 2.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Pressure-free battery operation Operating without high stack pressure removes the need for complex fixtures and heavy clamping systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
In one drawing, a cap fitted with interior spikes is clamped onto the artist’s skull.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Because Bridges has already authored the type of plays that justified the acquisition — clamping Cunningham in a Game 6 elimination last postseason, then delivering a decisive defensive stop on Jaylen Brown to end Boston’s season in Round 2.
—Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
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Curry was next placed in a prone position on his stomach and had his hands pinned behind his back by both Wilson and Shane, who fastened handcuffs, according to the court document.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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There had been no time to fasten safety belts.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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After striking out the New York Mets’ Mark Vientos to secure the Giants’ 7-2 win on Thursday evening, Tidwell and catcher Daniel Susac exchanged handshakes on the mound, as per the custom.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials discussed both diplomatic and economic measures their countries could implement now and after the fighting ceases to help secure the shipping route, according to NPR's Fatima Al-Kassab.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clayton Club Saloon — which developed a reputation as a rowdy cowboy bar, decked out with boots hanging from the ceiling and hitching posts outside — anchored the small city’s downtown.—
Mario Cortez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Apr. 2026
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Early indications suggest that rats first arrived in Eagle after hitching rides on shipping containers from the coast, Davidson said.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Presidio, population 3,246, anchors the region to its historic Mexican, Spanish and Indigenous roots.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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