How to Use cinch in a Sentence

cinch

1 of 2 noun
  • This dish is a cinch to make.
  • This recipe is a cinch.
  • One sprint back to that boss later and the fight was a cinch.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The all-in-one LED light is ready to go out of the box and a cinch to install.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Fending off the sun is a cinch in the gray stew of winter.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2021
  • As a time saver, use lighting clips to make the whole job a cinch.
    Caylin Harris, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • But the real clincher is the lack of grout lines, which makes cleanup a cinch.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The cinch straps squeeze the air out and the whole sack compresses into a small ball.
    Matt Jancer, Wired, 6 Sep. 2021
  • Crude is a cinch to notch its seventh straight week of gains.
    Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2021
  • At the start of the conference finals, a Celtics win seemed like a cinch.
    Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, the easy-to-use cap makes adding this additive to your wash a cinch!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023
  • With the Yankees’ domineering bullpen, the rest of the game was a cinch.
    Matthew Roberson, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2022
  • The good news is that cleaning an oven is a cinch to master.
    Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • While the tree tags are sparse and not so easy to spot, finding your way along FR 9385 is a cinch.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2021
  • The pink polka dot dress features a v-neck and cinches at the waist.
    Town & Country, 23 June 2023
  • Here’s some sweet news: These cookies freeze well and are a cinch to prep.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2021
  • As a 12½-point favorite, Oregon State is close to a cinch.
    oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2021
  • These ice cream squares on a stick are a cinch to make (no molds needed).
    Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Since the foils are completely retractable, the F70 is a cinch to dock, too.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The dress cinches at the waist and features a collar and black buttons.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 31 July 2023
  • Creating a cat eye and lining the bottom of the eye were both a cinch.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The wheels make transporting clothes to the washer and dryer a cinch.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Keep things light with this cinch-to-make low-calorie dessert.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • For sweet rolls, cakes, bar cookies, and crispy rice treats, these recipes are a cinch to make and to share with a crowd.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2024
  • That means this cocktail is a cinch to make as a slushy.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
  • From your morning cup of coffee to your nightly mug of tea, stains from these beverages are common but a cinch to treat.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • Rough, then insistent, like the cinch of a blood pressure cuff.
    Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • Today, though, a growing number of online fabric retailers have made sourcing the right print or pattern a cinch.
    Alyssa Longobucco, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
  • Using shredded rotisserie chicken makes this meal a cinch while chipotle pepper in adobo gives the meat plenty of flavor.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The two top packs flew off, and the third tangled in the cinch rope and wound around Tootsie’s leg.
    Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026

cinch

2 of 2 verb
  • The coat is cinched at the waist.
  • The rider cinched the saddle.
  • The home run cinched the victory.
  • The candidate cinched the nomination by winning the major primary elections.
  • Slide the knot off your hand, and cinch the ends tight.
    Ari Schneider, Outside Online, 8 June 2020
  • The ribbed, cinched hems around the ankles help keep heat trapped in.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The side seams cinch for comfort and the thumbholes are a nice touch.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 21 June 2021
  • This style of the jeans helps to both cinch the waist and flatten the stomach.
    Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Stay warm in a faux fur coat and cinch your waist with a black and white belt.
    Yaa Bofah, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2021
  • The cuffs of the jacket are cinched, which kept them snug against our tester's wrists.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Trim into the shape of a fish’s tail, and cinch with twine or pipe cleaner to hold the shape.
    Ruth A. Musgrave, National Geographic, 1 July 2020
  • Tie to the trees high up to compensate for the settling of the hammock as the knots cinch down.
    Popular Science, 28 May 2020
  • The side of the packs have cutouts to weave the gear strap into and really cinch down your gear.
    Matt Beer, Outside Online, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Decked out in sequins, the dress features a fun bow to cinch the waist.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The first look is a sheer black lacy number, worn over high-waist briefs and cinched at the waist with a black belt.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Her sheer dress was cinched with a jeweled belt and her heels were once again pink.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Don’t cinch it too tightly and be sure to leave a tag end that’s 5 to 6 inches long.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 18 Oct. 2023
  • To cinch the waist even more, add a belt, emphasizing the A-line hem.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Corset tops help to cinch the waist and accentuate the body.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The relaxed-fit jacket features a drawcord to cinch your waist and add shape to the look.
    Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2022
  • To close it, cinch the top drawstring and then snap down the covering flap.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Piana No Time to Waist Raised and cinched: the midriff has been redefined.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
  • It was cinched at the waist with a thin belt and included puff sleeves and an ample skirt.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
  • The six-layer cushion flips up and cinches out of the way and can be removed when not in use.
    Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
  • These waist-cinching jeans are the ultimate summer wardrobe staple.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • At Dolce & Gabbana, models wore clusters of jeweled cameos and crystals cinched at the waist.
    Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • And this Acelitt blouse got the job done with its posh off-the-shoulder design, dainty stripes, and waist-cinching side ruching.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • Some decline just as Collins is about to cinch them on their wrists.
    Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Malia Obama wore an oversized light gray blazer, cinched at the waist, over a dark gray miniskirt.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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