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
Outfitted with removable striped Sunbrella cushion covers that are UV-resistant and a cinch to clean, this sun lounger is the type of design that will keep your pool open as long as possible. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 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
Verb
The couple wore matching suites, with Cameron’s cinched at the waist, featuring a white tie and draping cape, while David accessorized his ivory look with a silk scarf. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 The sleeveless dress cinched at the waist before flaring out into a petal-like, peplum skirt with an asymmetrical finish. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 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
  • Our sunny afternoon lunch featured fresh seafood and bright, flavorful pasta, paired with a crisp white wine from the hotel’s winery and a late-summer breeze shaking the trees overhead.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The breeze will start to build in, and high temperatures will rise into the mid- to upper 80s on Saturday and Sunday.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the devices will include a doorbell, a smart lock, and a thermostat, with LG branding.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Let’s lock in, find a good wager, and get some cash as the Buccaneers head to the Lone Star State to take on the Cowboys.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Following the theft on Tuesday, Lanning said that voters should take precautions this election season to ensure that their ballots are received securely.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • MoDOT said that the closure would be necessary to ensure safety of pedestrians and motorists.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensure
Noun
  • As for food, those onboard can opt to dine on deck, at a picnic onshore, or underneath the stars, with each meal made from local ingredients picked up throughout the trip.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This has drawn the ire of Tempe officials and led to 35 citations against him for trespassing and holding picnics without permits.
    — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • As O’Neill told Dublin publication Hot Press, he had been assured through email from the ticketing service that the festival’s remaining funds would arrive within two days.
    — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There seems room for him as a 14th player, but his contract doesn’t become guaranteed until opening night.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
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