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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
As written, this recipe makes enough to feed 8, but the proportions of the sauce are a cinch to cut in half.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
The second component of Lizzo's dress consisted of a black leather underbust corset that cinched in her waist.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Noun
The Lot 213 Jacket, the 1920s budget counterpart to the Type 1 jacket, includes period-correct details like a cinch and copper rivets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
As written, this recipe makes enough to feed 8, but the proportions of the sauce are a cinch to cut in half.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Verb
Defined by its square neckline and cinched ruffle sleeves, this comfy top is a brilliant pick for busy travel days, thanks to its soft, breathable fabric and loose fit that won’t restrict you while lifting a suitcase into the overhead bin or racing through the airport to make your flight.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
The second component of Lizzo's dress consisted of a black leather underbust corset that cinched in her waist.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
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Keep scrolling to find more totes, crossbody bags, and wallet phone cases under $60 at Amazon that will make your summer travels a breeze..—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The recipes are broken down clearly, with numbered steps, photos, and bolded ingredients that make skimming a breeze.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Nena Farrell The Best Bike Locks and Ebike Locks Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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George Russell’s eyes narrowed under his flowing locks.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Switching your lightbulbs and ensuring your ceiling fan is spinning counterclockwise could be a big help for creating a cooler-feeling room.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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These electrodes are housed in a body made from titanium and platinum-iridium, materials that are widely trusted in medical implants for their safety and compatibility with the human body, ensuring the device is suitable for long-term use.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Amenities include an outdoor pool, grills, a picnic area, a fitness center with a yoga room, a lounge and game room, a dog park, EV charging stations and more.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Just hours later, however, the former pop star assured fans that the Inter Miami CF co-owner was well on the road to recovery and already back in the vegetable patch!—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Google clarified this to assure users that this is about giving users more control over their data, not less.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Yes, that’s Riley at the 1987 Lakers championship parade guaranteeing that his team would be back celebrating another title one year later.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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