as in ensured
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 cinched
The hotel, which cinched a Michelin Key this year, has 65 rooms and suites that skillfully combine historic Victorian style with modern touches.
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Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Cyrus opted for a Saint Laurent look, consisting of an oversized trench coat cinched in at the waist.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The dress is cinched at the waist, while the pencil midi skirt creates a flattering silhouette.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The signature Sydney Sweeney jean and cinched denim jacket sold out within days, and Schottenstein said the campaign led to a noticeable spike in brand awareness and shareholder value.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Bella Hadid strutted down the runway in all gold, cinched at the waist with a matching belt.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Just a shade lighter than the carpet itself (though significantly more shimmery), the strapless gown cinched at the waist before sweeping effortlessly to the floor.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Cyrus opted for a Saint Laurent look, consisting of an oversized trench coat cinched in at the waist.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The dress is cinched at the waist, while the pencil midi skirt creates a flattering silhouette.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The signature Sydney Sweeney jean and cinched denim jacket sold out within days, and Schottenstein said the campaign led to a noticeable spike in brand awareness and shareholder value.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Bella Hadid strutted down the runway in all gold, cinched at the waist with a matching belt.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Just a shade lighter than the carpet itself (though significantly more shimmery), the strapless gown cinched at the waist before sweeping effortlessly to the floor.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
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According to the prosecution, Khan and his government ensured that this money, owed to the national exchequer, was instead deposited in a bank account maintained by the Supreme Court, where it was treated as payment of fines owed by Riaz’s company.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their careful approach ensured that no harm came to the emu, the officers or any bystanders along the road.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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There are a few four- and even three-win squads that still have a path to a bowl based on their upcoming schedules, while a few five-win teams are far from assured a postseason trip.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The compromise to end the shutdown commits to a Senate vote in December to extend the tax credits, but approval is not assured.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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With Republicans already opposed to the deal, the unresolved back-and-forth virtually guaranteed the shutdown will drag on even longer.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The year before, the Dolphins chose not to compete with Denver’s offer for safety Brandon Jones (three years, $20 million, with $12 million guaranteed).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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