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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Bill Belichick going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was a cinch.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This festive two-layer cake is a cinch to pull off thanks to white cake mix.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 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
Or the copper belt my grandmother wore to her wedding brunch in 1953, cinched over a white lace dress, as was the fashion at the time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Here, the summer evening breeze ripples through the willows, and the terrace resounds with sounds of trout rising to catch the mayfly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just like most portable lock boxes, this one is secured with a three-digit code and comes with a lengthy adjustable steel cable that can’t be cut or broken.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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An operator locks in on the drone using an ordinary X-Box controller.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This adaptation helps to ensure generational success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam's Ministry for Industry and Trade encouraged businesses to adopt remote working arrangements and reduce travel and transport demand to ensure national energy security.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks and have a picnic on the lawn near the central garden.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Along with the submarine, the scientists took a short boat ride for a barbecue picnic on Epstein's 70-acre island.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By narrowing the ban to just polystyrene and allowing customers to ask for plastic straws and utensils, Bumgardner said he’d been assured groups such as the Connecticut Business and Industry Association would not actively oppose the effort.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Washington coach Brian Keefe seemed fine with Adebayo scoring big to assure the Heat won the game right to the point his team was on the embarrassing side of history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wear it with your favorite jeans and flats and you’re guaranteed to win some compliments on the street.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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