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
This outfit showcases a medley of silhouettes, from the oversized-sleeve sweater to the funky fringe skirt, all cinched together by a wide belt.
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Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 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
The fabric’s four-way stretch is slightly cinched at the waist to enhance your curves, while the A-line silhouette is still relaxed enough for cozy winter outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
The sleeveless top featured a high neck and was cinched by a black belt, and the skirt was midi length.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The base of her deep V-neckline was cinched with a cross embellishment, which was then replicated on her necklace with several more crosses varying in size.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Later iterations of the jacket added a hood, internal pockets for personal belongings, and a drawstring that cinched the bottom hem to create a more all-encompassing space.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 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
The fabric’s four-way stretch is slightly cinched at the waist to enhance your curves, while the A-line silhouette is still relaxed enough for cozy winter outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
The sleeveless top featured a high neck and was cinched by a black belt, and the skirt was midi length.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The base of her deep V-neckline was cinched with a cross embellishment, which was then replicated on her necklace with several more crosses varying in size.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Later iterations of the jacket added a hood, internal pockets for personal belongings, and a drawstring that cinched the bottom hem to create a more all-encompassing space.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
Verb
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But until then, studio ownership ensured their theaters got all the first run openings, and the greater profits reaped from them.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, how will clinical appropriateness be ensured, how will care coordination be maintained, how will misuse and fraud be prevented, and who ultimately has negotiating leverage in drug pricing?—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Patients would be assured of receiving settlement money even if the Supreme Court rules in Bayer’s favor.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sweden has won all six of their matches and is all but assured of a top-four spot and a place in the medal playoffs.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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None of his $16-million base salary is guaranteed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coming off a two-week layoff, Cal Poly (4-5, 1-2) secured two individual wins on Sunday.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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