Synonyms of cinch

cinch 1 of 2

noun

ˈsinch 

1

as in breeze

something that is easy to do

the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breeze
• picnic
• nothing
• cake
• snap
• roses
• cakewalk
• walk in the park
• piece of cake
• cream puff
• duck soup
• kid stuff
• pushover
• no-brainer
• child's play
• sitting duck
• gimme
• walkaway
• laugher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• chore
• labor
• killer
• bear
• murder
• pain
• headache
• beast
• stinker
• horror show
• sticky wicket
• trouble
• nuisance
• bother
• toughie
• stumper
• poser
• brainteaser

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lock
• lead-pipe cinch
• certainty
• slam dunk
• sure thing
• shoo-in
• inevitability
• eventuality
• foregone conclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• long shot
• dark horse

cinch

2 of 2

verb

as in to ensure

to make sure, certain, or safe

the team's latest victory cinches a trip to the play-offs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensure
• assure
• guarantee
• secure
• insure
• ice
• guaranty
• vouch
• certify
• promise
• warrant
• swear
• attest
• pledge
• witness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermine
• weaken
• enfeeble

Example Sentences

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

The Baywatch star also revealed that there was a seamstress on set to ensure her costume was cinched to the extreme. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

The Cubs lost 10 in a row, but their postseason slot now looks almost cinched, barring unforeseen Cubbie-like occurrences. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing cinch

• lead-pipe cinch