1
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
Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was a cinch.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
This robe is one size fits most, but an adjustable waist tie helps to cinch it at your waist.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This make-it and bake-it one-pan fish casserole is a cinch for great eating and easy cleanup.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was a cinch.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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, 10 Mar. 2026
This robe is one size fits most, but an adjustable waist tie helps to cinch it at your waist.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strong, onshore breeze is keeping the risk of dangerous rip currents high along the Atlantic beaches.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Someone on Harrison Avenue damaged both door lock cylinders on a vehicle while trying to steal it.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Who once set us in the deep a password, lock and mercenary.—
Timmy Straw,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said his administration's goal is to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Located in the former space of Kalimera, a Mediterranean restaurant that specialized in Greek and Lebanese food, the new La Traila seats 160 diners inside and out, with picnic-style seating.—
Connie Ogle
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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While the Painted Desert Community Complex is currently closed for renovations, many of its facilities remain open, including the restaurant, gift shop, gas station, public restrooms, and a picnic pavilion.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Altman assured him that Sutskever was holding firm.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Mas assured skeptics that all would work out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Norwich offered a seven-year deal, guaranteeing a year as a professional player.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Finishing above the ninth seed guarantees the Hornets at least one home postseason game, which would mark the first time that’s happened since Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against Miami in 2016.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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