CLAMPING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

clamping

verb

present participle of clamp

as in securing

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 clamping Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform. — David Szondy june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026 The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

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Perkins, for his part, spent the weeks up to the recall election touting his work securing historic preservation and development grants for Englewood Square, the arts district which anchors his council territory.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Managing partner Gaetano Guarducci said Sant Ambroeus had been looking for the right Beverly Hills location for years before securing the former Il Fornaio space at North Beverly Drive and Dayton Way.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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So does Rebecca Lowe, who has ridden that wave while anchoring the network’s Premier League coverage from the first season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Season 2 doesn’t have much to say — about the sad dad still anchoring the story, about the moral responsibility of scientific discovery, or about the city of Chicago’s awe-inspiring beauty.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026