Synonyms of cinched

cinched

verb

past tense of cinch

as in ensured

to make sure, certain, or safe

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensured
• assured
• guaranteed
• secured
• insured
• iced
• guarantied
• promised
• certified
• vouched
• attested
• witnessed
• warranted
• pledged
• swore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakened
• undermined
• enfeebled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cinched

The then Duchess of Cambridge took inspiration from the ‘90s and early 2000s in an olive green sweater dress, black tights, boots, and a wide belt cinched at the waist. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

The waist, for example, was cinched particularly tightly and emphasized in the 1940s and ’50s. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

Argentina cinched a dramatic comeback in a tense match against England, securing the team’s spot in the final against Spain. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The singer and actress arrived in a sculptural ivory jacket embroidered with crystals and cinched with an oversized black bow, paired with a fully beaded fringe skirt from the spring 2025 couture collection. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

At Dolce & Gabbana, models wore clusters of jeweled cameos and crystals cinched at the waist. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Malia Obama wore an oversized light gray blazer, cinched at the waist, over a dark gray miniskirt. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 June 2026

The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

The Associated Press said Tuesday that Becerra and Republican contender Steve Hilton had cinched enough votes in last week’s primary to proceed to the November general election. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026