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
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
The Mexican-style pork chile verde that serves as a main course is also a cinch to prepare, and in fact can be made a day or so in advance and then reheated on game day.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The panels in the waistband smooth the stomach and cinch the waist, while mesh inserts keep things nice and breathable.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
The Mexican-style pork chile verde that serves as a main course is also a cinch to prepare, and in fact can be made a day or so in advance and then reheated on game day.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The signature Sydney Sweeney jean and cinched denim jacket sold out within days, and Schottenstein said the campaign led to a noticeable spike in brand awareness and shareholder value.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The panels in the waistband smooth the stomach and cinch the waist, while mesh inserts keep things nice and breathable.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Everything is cooked fresh, served fast, and tastes even better with the salty breeze coming off Bogue Sound.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Highs for Tuesday are in the low 50s with a good breeze and a chance for rain in the afternoon.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keeping this much of the Hot 100’s top slots on lock for the second week is unheard of, literally—this is the first time an artist occupied 12 of the Hot 100’s top 14 spots in the second week of their album’s release.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Court documents show Bass and Randle knew the window was a safety hazard since June 2023, and that their children had been able to bypass the locks since December.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sam's Throne Campground and surrounding public areas will remain closed to ensure public safety while the search and monitoring operations continue, according to the release.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and lawn chairs to watch the drone show, or buy food from K&C Concessions, The Food Spot and Pizza 51.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown was assured to continue into the next week.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Vance said he was assured the 25-24 vote in the Israeli Knesset was purely symbolic.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Barcelona striker turned La Liga pundit Gary Lineker reckons that one thing is guaranteed when his former club visit Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico at the Bernabeu.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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