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
Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
In the third, the Avs defense cinched down and allowed Calgary very few legitimate chances to get on the board.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Bed-in-a-box brands like Bear make ordering new mattresses a cinch.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Her shorts were also cinched with the brand’s leather belt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
In the third, the Avs defense cinched down and allowed Calgary very few legitimate chances to get on the board.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Over the next few days, ocean breezes will die down and the beaches will heat up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The rain should begin to taper off sometime midday Monday or Monday afternoon followed by clearing skies and a cooler breeze Monday evening into Tuesday.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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That could also include Weber State’s Gavin Ortega, a versatile 6-foot-5 piece who sports golden-blonde locks flowing from the back of his helmet.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Gone are the manual clamps or twist locks.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Garcia Martinez was processed for federal immigration law violations and transported to a detention facility with detainers to ensure extradition to New York after final adjudication of the immigration violations, CBP said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Oversight should be limited to ensuring safety and maintaining academic standards, as well as financial oversight where taxpayer funds are involved.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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These easy summer salad recipes make the most of peak-season produce, whether you’re headed to a backyard cookout, packing a picnic, or trying to assemble lunch without turning on the oven.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 May 2026
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For a new drink that’s light, refreshing, and picnic-ready, try BareWater.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From a young age, Barnard assured his mom that his success would propel them to the top.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Starting on May 12, if a dress is purchased in store or online for brides, mother-of-the-brides, or bridesmaids, Cook said the bridal retailer will allow the dress to be held right before the event and will guarantee that the dress fits properly.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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For an additional $10 on top of standard delivery charges, shoppers can place Walmart Express Delivery orders from among more than 100,000 products that are guaranteed to arrive in an hour.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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