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cinch 1 of 2

noun

ˈsinch How to pronounce cinch (audio)
Definition of cinchnext
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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2
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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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
Roberts opted for an all-black take on boho, pairing a billowy Posse blouse with balloon pants that featured pleats around the leg and a cinch at the ankle. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 Featuring romantic bell sleeves, an elegant boat neckline, and an adjustable back cinch detail, this figure-forming top looks flattering on just about everyone. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
For instance, a very slender friend of ours had come to get one more hole punched in her belt by Susie and was now walking around chatting with people, her belt cinched nice and tight. — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026 The original Liu cinched waist raincoat has been updated in tonal burgundy, while the Athena style comes in navy blue and black with butter yellow sleeve detailing. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
  1. breeze
  2. lock
  3. ensure
  4. picnic
  5. assure
  6. guarantee
Noun
  • Blue skies, cool breezes, and plenty of chirping birds are enveloping the comfy Pharmalot campus, which is cause to fire up the coffee kettle for yet another cup of stimulation.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Clouds will gradually break for some sunshine with a light northwest breeze and highs in the low to mid-70s.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission option, and all-wheel drive is standard, though a disconnect feature and line lock feature enable burnouts at the push of a button.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While the March 14 Academy Awards are still months away, and much could change between now and then (just ask Emilia Pérez), there are a handful of films that feel like locks for best-picture nominations.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lock
Verb
  • Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In California, a parent or legal guardian can surrender a baby within 72 hours of birth — no questions asked — to ensure the child’s well-being, the department said.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
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  • The couple also featured a strip of sonogram images on the picnic blanket.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The collection also includes bespoke entertaining pieces exclusive to hotel guests, including Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ picnic basket designed for Alessi in 2020.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • To spoil more of the joke’s punch lines would be criminal, but rest assured her son eventually confronts her about it.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But to assure legislative passage, money was added for affordable student and farmworker housing, plus other goodies.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of assure
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  • One rule of thumb is to always choose somewhere displaying the VPN sign outside—this stands for Verace Pizza Napoletana, and guarantees that the pizza will be made according to an exacting set of criteria.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • That’s not to say anything of the sort is guaranteed soon — single events are never guaranteed this far out — but there are reasons to take this El Niño seriously thanks to just how astonishing some of the numbers are.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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