Clincher

Synonyms for "clincher" (28 found)

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Closest matches (6)

conclusive argument coup de grace crusher death stroke deathblow

Noun(1 words)

decisive factor

Strong matches (8)

Noun(2 words)

determiner determining factor

end all end-all ender equalizer final stroke finisher

Related words (14)

finishing stroke floorer kayo kayo punch knockdown argument knockout knockout blow ko last dab quietus settler sockdolager stopper trump

Related word relations

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5 relation types

More general

8 entries

argument causal factor determinant determinative determiner determining factor statement tool

derived

2 entries

clincher-built clincher-work

has context

1 entries

cycling

is a

3 entries

argument determinant tool

related to

8 entries

bead clinches final firm inflate rim tyre wheel

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

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The clincher was that we couldn't wait any longer to leave, or it would get dark.

Source: wiktionary

Newcastle's Dan Gosling was sent off for a foul on Russell Martin but Ba fired in to cut the deficit, before Holt nodded in the clincher.

Source: wiktionary

Even after what turned out to be the clincher, Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Jorginho went close to forcing a penalty shootout.

Source: wiktionary

Transport Scotland acknowledges that the permanence of the new fares regime could be the clincher in persuading people to "travel more often and make long-term choices with certainty, helping people to leave the car at home".

Source: wiktionary

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