Synonyms of cinches

cinches 1 of 2

noun

plural of cinch

1

as in picnics

something that is easy to do

the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• picnics
• breezes
• snaps
• cakes
• pieces of cake
• cream puffs
• walks in the park
• roses
• kid stuff
• duck soup
• cakewalks
• child's play
• pushovers
• sitting ducks
• no-brainers
• gimmes
• walkaways
• laughers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pains
• bears
• murders
• chores
• headaches
• killers
• labors
• beasts
• sticky wickets
• horror shows
• stinkers
• troubles
• bothers
• posers
• nuisances
• toughies
• stumpers
• brainteasers

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• locks
• certainties
• lead-pipe cinches
• sure things
• slam dunks
• inevitabilities
• shoo-ins
• eventualities
• foregone conclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• long shots
• dark horses

cinches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cinch

as in ensures

to make sure, certain, or safe

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensures
• assures
• guarantees
• secures
• insures
• ices
• guaranties
• certifies
• attests
• vouches
• promises
• witnesses
• warrants
• swears
• pledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• enfeebles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cinches

Noun

The peplum-style tank top cinches gently at the waist for a flattering fit without sacrificing comfort, while the breezy wide-leg pants offer plenty of airflow on especially hot days. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

Verb

Levi’s take on the balloon pant trend has a flattering silhouette that cinches the waist and creates an hourglass shape. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Start with this sleek, minimalist Sofia European belt that cinches the waist and makes the tee tucked into the jeans look a bit more styled, and bring it all together with these Italian leather slingback pumps, which are just sharp enough to make a casual denim-and-tee combo look luxe. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape. — ABC News, 1 May 2026

The vest subtly cinches at the waist, creating a flattering shape. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

Instead of individual detachable sleeves held onto the vest with zippers or buttons, the Rippy Modular Windbreaker’s sleeves are combined into one piece that cinches in the front with a bungee cord. — Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026