clinched

verb

Definition of clinchednext
past tense of clinch
as in decided
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors

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  1. decided
  2. settled
  3. determined
Verb
  • Buoyed by the initial outpouring of support, David and John decided to use their walk to fundraise for UNICEF, a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid to children.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the wake of the hurricane, the Chief decided to release his song early and sign over all publishing royalties to the people of his home state.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decided
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  • Seafarer has been involved in legal proceedings, including a lawsuit filed against John Grimm, which was settled in February 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Gain from discontinued operations was $3,816,000, due to the reversal of amounts previously expensed in discontinued operations in 2021 and settled for a lower amount during the quarter.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of settled
Verb
  • The ban on open burning will continue until conditions improve as determined by the county in cooperation with local fire officials, according to the release.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • International right sales have yet to be determined.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of determined
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