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
Kravitz cinched in her waist by accessorizing with a matching skinny leather belt, and added a pair of cognac brown leather loafers.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Or the copper belt my grandmother wore to her wedding brunch in 1953, cinched over a white lace dress, as was the fashion at the time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Hairstylist Gregory Russell, who frequently works with the star, pulled her hair back tightly and cinched the lengths right at the crown of her head, wrapping a thick portion of hair around the base to disguise the elastic.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The newspaper’s archives cinched it, with a mention in the Register’s Anaheim Hills weekly of a Rebecca Black appearing in a community youth theater musical.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 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
The newspaper’s archives cinched it, with a mention in the Register’s Anaheim Hills weekly of a Rebecca Black appearing in a community youth theater musical.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Or the copper belt my grandmother wore to her wedding brunch in 1953, cinched over a white lace dress, as was the fashion at the time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Hairstylist Gregory Russell, who frequently works with the star, pulled her hair back tightly and cinched the lengths right at the crown of her head, wrapping a thick portion of hair around the base to disguise the elastic.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The newspaper’s archives cinched it, with a mention in the Register’s Anaheim Hills weekly of a Rebecca Black appearing in a community youth theater musical.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 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
The newspaper’s archives cinched it, with a mention in the Register’s Anaheim Hills weekly of a Rebecca Black appearing in a community youth theater musical.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
Verb
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His attorney said the incident was part of a mental health crisis and that precautions ensured no one was in the building.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Despite solid backing from the LA28 board last month, Wasserman’s Olympic future is not assured.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The next time a public figure makes a mockery of ballet, rest assured that ballet will bite back.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Due to its remote location, mostly empty beaches are practically guaranteed.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even when the governmental entity has insurance, that doesn’t mean the victim will be guaranteed a payment above the cap.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another Spanish startup, PLD Space, recently secured €180 million and plans to launch its reusable Miura 5 vehicle from French Guiana by the end of 2026.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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