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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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
To keep the dress from swallowing you whole, cinch at the waist with a thick belt.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Once you’re cinched into the five-point harness and turn the ignition key, the sensory hit is immediate.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Seed starting can be a finicky business, but these 7 veggie and flower all-stars are a cinch to start indoors in late winter or spring.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
To keep the dress from swallowing you whole, cinch at the waist with a thick belt.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Once you’re cinched into the five-point harness and turn the ignition key, the sensory hit is immediate.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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The island’s breezes are perfect for kitesurfing, while water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities as well.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters said breezes with gusts from 25 mph to 30 mph early Tuesday would precede the cold.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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As its name suggests, the Nivea cream contains the hero ingredient cocoa butter to deeply moisturize your skin and lock in hydration for days at a time.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Buckley appears to be the closest thing to a near-lock in any acting race.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The project also required coordinated operation between the large heat pump and the mechanical vapor recompression unit across all operating phases, with system integration and process control designed to ensure stable and efficient performance under varying production conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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With a 10,000-square foot spa (the first true spa in the region), buzzy bar scene, and stellar restaurants, the property ensures even non-skiers will keep occupied.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tristan and Charlotte picnic in front of her family’s massive home.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pack a picnic and drive a mile south to Saracina Vineyards for a cave tour and tasting.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.—
Claudia Núñez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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But his place in Wrexham folklore alongside Paul Mullin, Ben Tozer et al is assured.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The unions pointed to December and January revenues that have exceeded projections and called for a stand-alone meeting once a clearer picture of Proposition 98 funding — the state’s constitutional formula that guarantees minimum funding for K-12 schools — emerges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Holmes, education program budget manager at the Department of Finance, said that approach was the only way to guarantee there would be spots for 4-year-olds statewide, even in areas where private child care providers are scarce.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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