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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch
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as in lock
one that is certain to succeed
after that hole in one, she's a cinch to make the cut for the next round of the tournament
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Recent Examples of cinch
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Sizes: One Size Dimensions: 7.5″ x 2″ x 5″
Colorways: 2
A design that’s lightweight, cinches your waist, has UV 40+ protection, and includes pockets?
—Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The salmon is reimagined as bold, tasty burger patties, which are a cinch to make.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Verb
Quince's version is made with 24 percent spandex for extra stretch and features a high-cut leg that hits just right to cinch your waist.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Sizes: One Size Dimensions: 7.5″ x 2″ x 5″
Colorways: 2
A design that’s lightweight, cinches your waist, has UV 40+ protection, and includes pockets?
—Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Building a Lodge arsenal in your kitchen all at once can cost a pretty penny, but thankfully Amazon just marked down a number of cast-iron pieces to stock up on best-sellers and make your everyday cooking a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a breeze, the solar lights sway softly, flickering like fireflies.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plus, each zipper compartment locks to prevent pick-pocketers.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watering dill the day before harvesting ensures that the leaves are hydrated and not dry or wilting, which gives the leaves better flavor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sturdy box-quilt stitching ensures the comforter’s filling remains evenly distributed, even through cycles in the washer and dryer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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To the right is a picnic area, the visitors center, and a route to the Civil War installations, the western Kayak Group and Ridge campsites on the southwest side of the island.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Volunteers had a picnic-style dinner, drinks and dessert provided by the Hamburger Factory.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Since Blood of My Blood has already been renewed for a second season, viewers can rest assured that Julia and Henry’s reunion is a matter of when and how, not if.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pre-authorization letters included a line saying payment was not guaranteed, but Sutton-Schulman didn’t think much of it.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spending guarantees nothing by itself, but if all teams were highly competent, using the time value of money with a rising cap would seem to create a competitive advantage.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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