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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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Expect food trucks, live entertainment, and a pleasant river breeze as the holidays officially roll into high gear.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its heavy steel construction promotes quick, even heating, while the nonstick surface and removable rack make cleanup a breeze.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kardashian shared images on Instagram of herself sporting the blonde locks, yellow plaid skirt and blazer and white knee-high socks worn by Alicia Silverstone's character, Cher, in the iconic 1995 movie.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Think of it like putting a lock on your front door.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair played key roles in ensuring West Ham’s safety, and Nuno will hope potential arrivals have similar impacts.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Victory would ensure Democratic control of the court through the next few elections, just a year after Republicans won every statewide race in Pennsylvania.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is a great spot to grab a burger and beer to go for a picnic on the beach.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Move over onion dip and pimiento cheese, this dip is perfect for bringing to a tailgate on the field, a picnic in the park, or holiday at Aunt Beverly's.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 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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One reason depositors and investors were paying no attention to the big banks’ high-risk lending strategy is that everything was guaranteed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a series of videos and during a press conference, the group emphasized the contributions of immigrants to South Florida, called on common-sense immigration reform that secures borders but guarantees compassionate treatment of immigrants, and stressed the constitutional right to due process.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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