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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2
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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Bed-in-a-box brands like Bear make ordering new mattresses a cinch.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
The 56-year-old star contrasted the delicate netting with visible black boning on her bodice, giving the waist-cinching corset design some extra structure.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The collection, known as Aspinal of London x Spencer Sisters, includes a classic clutch called the Eliza, done in structured leather, patent croc or metallic lizard, and a softer, cinch-top bag in napa leather or velvet known as the Amelia.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Bed-in-a-box brands like Bear make ordering new mattresses a cinch.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
The bodice featured soft seams and was cinched at the waist with a skinny matching belt.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
The 56-year-old star contrasted the delicate netting with visible black boning on her bodice, giving the waist-cinching corset design some extra structure.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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With roomy bike lanes peppered throughout downtown, exploring is a breeze.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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But what must feel like a Herculean task for a young actor navigating sudden fame looked like a breeze for Williams, who walked Fallon around his own set (and onto his knees) like the Canadian owned the whole damn building.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the outside world locks into the exhilarating highlights, Johnson drills down on the nuances.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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After turning the lock with his teeth and tongue, Dawson pushes open the front door and walks out into the night.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This tension was on display in Paris this week, when representatives from 35 countries, including the US, discussed how to guarantee Ukraine’s post-war security in the event of a peace deal with Russia.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fact that that play went to Broadway at all was not guaranteed.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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