1
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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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
The high elastic waistband flatteringly cinches without pinching, according to one shopper, and the baggy wide-leg design gives your legs room to move through long airport lines and eight-hour workdays.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
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
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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Guests are invited to bring their own blankets, picnics, and booze (though concession stands and a beer and wine bar are on-site), and, typically, these events feature DJs before and after the show.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and lawn chairs to watch the drone show, or buy food from K&C Concessions, The Food Spot and Pizza 51.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Similar to its loose setting powder sibling, Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder locks in makeup in seconds, complete with a subtly dewy finish that keeps oil at bay without completely ditching the glow.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before the April 2024 incident, according to the documents, Taylor had threatened employees of the office, and the office had changed its locks because of those threats.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tailoring your trip to your family’s interests ensures everyone feels included and excited.—
Christie Holmes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to the development of new, lightweight rotors, engineers in Germany have created a small wind turbine that excels at efficiency, even when breezes aren't blowing strongly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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Trespassers of any kind need not be treated as guests, Miss Manners assures you.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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An offense that wants to be in 12 personnel as often as the Commanders do (on about 24 percent of offensive snaps since the start of last season) had to build a tight ends room where players weren’t just carbon copies, but had above-average traits in areas that complemented one another.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The snaps included images of the Alaskan tundra, Mount Rushmore, Petra, Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, and even a picture and video of the late Pope Francis.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mark Jefferson, the Tavern League's executive director, said the league would support more clarity in state law that guarantees Class B locations can have the machines.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As Martino references, a four-year deal that guarantees one additional season beyond the club option the Mets currently have for Díaz in 2028 might be the determining factor.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Cinches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinches. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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