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cinch

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verb

as in to ensure
to make sure, certain, or safe the team's latest victory cinches a trip to the play-offs

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Recent Examples of cinch
Noun
With no sewing required, this studio is a cinch to use for those with an eye for style. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 And lengthening it is a cinch—just hook it up to the faucet; the water pressure flowing into the hose will enlarge it for you. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
One look was an ultra-cinching sheer corset minidress paired with lace-up heels and the other was a Dilara Findikoglu design with a teeny beaded bra as a top. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 Stephanie cinched the foam into a bow shape with zip ties, then wrapped it in festive taffeta fabric, securing it in place with hot glue. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cinch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
  • Iguazú Falls Landing in Foz do Iguaçu was a breeze.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Tries a first flight from the escarpment, a learner breeze across the valley, and realises – wow!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Up next is the 3-Eye Vibram Turn-Lock Lug Boat, which reimagines the classic boat shoe with a lace-free turn-lock dial closure and a Vibram 884C Bristol Lake outsole.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Eye care professionals are seeing the ways in which these changes are affecting the industry and attempting to remain in lock-step with this evolution.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The Arkansas Insurance Department's primary mission is to protect consumers and ensure the financial stability of insurers, according to the release.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
  • When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Taste traditionally prepared dishes at the pioneer picnic, join in frontier festivities, toss tomahawks and enjoy family-friendly games.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
  • This musical adaptation reimagines the story of a group of teenage schoolgirls who go on a picnic to the foreboding Hanging Rock through a female lens.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Rest assured, Griffiths has always collected his full salary.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That wasn't guaranteed at the beginning of this effort a few months ago.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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