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as in picnics
something that is easy to do
the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch
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as in locks
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
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as in ensures
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 cinches
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
This drapey shirt dress at Banana Republic takes the military style and infuses a touch of sophistication with a flare skirt and sleek slider belt that cinches the waist so the shape doesn’t drown your figure.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
The waistband has an adjustable tie that cinches in to accentuate your shape.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The tie waist cinches in for a flattering fit, while the thicker knit will keep you comfortable as the weather cools down.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back towards the ankle.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
This drapey shirt dress at Banana Republic takes the military style and infuses a touch of sophistication with a flare skirt and sleek slider belt that cinches the waist so the shape doesn’t drown your figure.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
The waistband has an adjustable tie that cinches in to accentuate your shape.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinches
Noun
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Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are also monthly lunch and dinners at restaurants, potluck picnics and dinner/dance parties with live music.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their work has included the Locks for Children's Safety, an initiative that has distributed more than 8,600 gun locks through partnerships with state agencies since its 2024 inception, said Craig Boerner, a Vanderbilt spokesman.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another storyteller in the front row was Pamela Anderson, who has been showcasing her new cropped copper locks this week in Paris.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Securing the Shield ensures the top seed for Philly and home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs for a team that has quietly gone about a consistent season without grabbing much in the way of attention.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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This ensures the finished wing sauce is the right texture without being too salty.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Located between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range, the valley benefits from cool marine breezes that extend the growing season.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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Olivier Rousteing‘s office high atop Balmain headquarters is rich in windows — offering lovely breezes and panoramic views of Paris rooftops — but rather poor on wall space for hanging pictures.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This resolution strengthens the foundation for simulating reactor behavior and assures designers that graphite will perform its duties as expected.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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But all resolves in that typically heartwarming Modern Family way, when Cam privately assures Mitchell that he may have been left out of a chat, but he'll never be left out of the heart of the family.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trader played nine snaps and did not record a catch although he was targeted twice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Pro Football Focus, Williams has logged 40 coverage snaps, been targeted eight times and allowed two receptions for 10 yards.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the steel construction guarantees to serve as a safeguard against sparks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Community coming together Township Supervisor Scott Bennett said if anyone wants to financially help the victims of the shooting, the Victim Compassion Fund set up through the EGLA credit union guarantees that 100% of the funding will go to victims.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Cinches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinches. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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