as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clamp
Lu Dort and his reinforcements clamped Jamal Murray.
—
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Those wayward cells can even clamp onto your bowels and grow there.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
The trick here is to really keep the iron clamped tight on your hair the entire time.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
An alternative option is to reverse the warp by clamping the cabinet doors.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for clamp
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Those wayward cells can even clamp onto your bowels and grow there.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
The trick here is to really keep the iron clamped tight on your hair the entire time.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
An alternative option is to reverse the warp by clamping the cabinet doors.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for clamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp
Verb
-
Others wore the scarves loosely, using a clip to fasten the tails.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
-
Between the 2 pounds of silicone rubber fastened to his head and a 30-pound bodysuit, the Irish actor was constantly overheating while playing his ambitious Gotham City gangster.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Verb
-
The Secret Service received a warning about a possible attempt on President Donald Trump’s life 10 days before he was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, but failed to alert the local law enforcement agencies tasked with securing the event, according to a government report released on Saturday.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
-
Villa failed to secure Champions League football after losing 2-0 against United on the final day of the season, with Martinez receiving a red card after fouling Rasmus Hojlund outside the penalty area.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
-
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
-
The invasive fire ants first hitched a boat ride to Alabama in 1918.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
Here, a stone fireplace anchors the family room, and light woods warm up the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
-
To curate a flourishing cohabitation with intelligent machines we, humans, must be anchored in values that inspire ourselves and others.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share