Now is the time to clinch the deal.
Source: tatoeba (241613)
Clinch
/klɪnt͡ʃ/
Synonyms for "clinch" (243 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (49)
Strong matches (73)
closureclotclusterclutchcoagulatecoherecome togethercommunicatecompleteconcludeconfirmcongealconglomerateconnectconnecting linkconnecting rodconnectionconvergecouplingcramp
Show 43 more words
cuddledeath gripdecidedemonstratedeterminedismiss all doubtdispose ofdovetaildrainelbowembraceenfoldengraftensureestablishfastenfastenerfind outfinishfirm holdfixfollowfollow fromfootholdfootingfreeze togetget atgirthgliding jointgraftgrapplegraspgripgripegrow togetherhang onhang on tohang togetherhave a casehingehinged jointhip
Related words (121)
holdhold fasthold goodhold onhold on tohold tighthold togetherhold waterhuginstrumentinsureintercommunicateinterfaceiron gripjoinjoiningjointjuncturekeep hold ofkidnap
Show 92 more words
kneeknitknotknucklelacinglinkmake certainmake fastmake goodmake no doubtmake no mistakemake outmake suremake sure ofmassmeetmergemitermoormortisenailnail downnecknever let gonippalmpartakepersistpivotpivot jointpocketpossesspressproveprove to beprove truepurchaseput torabbetratifyreassurereceiveremove all doubtsatisfyscarfscrew upseamsecureseesee thatsee to itseizuresetset at restset tosettlesettle the mattershanghaishouldershowsolidifysort outsqueezestaystay putstealstickstick tostick togetherstitchsuturesymphysistaketake hold oftenurethrottletietie rodtight griptightentoeholdtoggletoggle jointtooltrice uptrimunionuniteverifyweldwind upwrist
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abduct, acquire, adhere, adhere to, affix.
- Sentence evidence is available for clinch, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "clinch".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "clinch"
Keep "clinch" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "clinch" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "clinch", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "clinch" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
43 entriesShowing 16 of 43 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
11 entriesa contracta deala victorybear hug clinchclinch positionfinal clinchnail clinchthe championshipthe clinchthe dealtight clinch
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Did you clinch the deal?
Source: tatoeba (5746961)
If the Americans win this contest and Honduras scores a home win or draw against Panama, the United States will clinch a 2014 World Cup berth.
Source: tatoeba (11322838)
“Beloved shipmates, clinch the last verse of the first chapter of Jonah—‘And God had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah.’”
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "clinch"?
Closest matches include abduct, acquire, adhere, adhere to, affix.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "clinch"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.