cinching

verb

present participle of cinch
as in ensuring
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 cinching Her blonde hair, acrylic nails, high heels, rhinestones, waist-cinching silhouettes, and curves were not accidents of taste. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 Like Winfrey’s midi, this beige dress features a waist-cinching belt and fit-and-flare silhouette. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 20 July 2026 The Albiceleste went in search of the equalizer and Messi’s movement ramped up, cinching in the stranglehold on Egypt’s upset bid. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 The waist-cinching ruching is equal parts eye-catching and flattering, designed to gently hug your figure without feeling super tight. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 These waist-cinching jeans are the ultimate summer wardrobe staple. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. guaranteeing
  4. securing
Verb
  • Comăneci, after speaking with COSR, confirmed the required payment, ensuring the legal fight proceeds.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Be especially generous with the parsley, mint and other fresh herbs; the couscous readily absorbs their flavors, ensuring that every forkful is fragrant, lively and refreshing.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of ensuring
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  • Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.
    — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
  • The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • On March 23, 1932, the miners saw another step forward in guaranteeing their rights.
    — Elijah TanAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • In February 2025, Sanders signed a bill guaranteeing every student free breakfast regardless of free or reduced lunch eligibility.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
Verb
  • Trump’s endorsement proved pivotal for Masterson, securing his status as the presumptive front-runner in the primary race.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of securing

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