Definition of cinchnext

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
The combination of the collar, functional buttons down the front, and waist tie—which allows for an adjustable cinch—gives it a polished feel. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 July 2026 The same barbell that feels nearly impossible for a novice to pick up might be a cinch for an experienced lifter. Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 6 July 2026
Verb
This cinches everything into place, while also tightening down the jaws of the hasps so they can't be opened until the Cordalock is unlocked. Ben Coxworth july 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The high-rise silhouette cinches your waist, too, for a comfortable yet flattering fit. Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
  • The onshore breeze will steer storms to the west later on Tuesday.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s even an open-air spa on the back deck with a single wooden massage table surrounded by white curtains that billow in the breeze.
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While Jackson seems like a lock to start, Glover’s hold on his position might not be as strong.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal would have transformed the state’s current delegation, split between six Democrats and five Republicans, into a 10-1 Democratic near-lock.
    Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • How to Clean a Candle Jar Once jarred candles have about 1/2 inch of wax left, stop burning the candles to ensure the jars don’t break.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • All 24 fighters across the 12-bout card successfully made weight, ensuring a full night of action.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sing Shabbat songs, dance with scarves, bless the Challah and have a Shabbat picnic surrounded by trees and friends.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nostrils burning like sparklers at an Independence Day picnic.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • El-Sayed’s victory was ultimately so narrow that it wasn’t assured until almost all ballots cast statewide were counted.
    Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Players Era men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas has secured a five-year contract extension with Kansas that assures the Jayhawks three games in Las Vegas each November through the 2030-31 season.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Invisasox are made with a revolutionary gel heel grip mesh design that keeps the sock on better than any other no show sock -- guaranteed to stay on.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Built for the Experience Economy The business reality of resort retail is that having a captive audience doesn’t guarantee a shopping audience.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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