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 Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026 The top has a practical drawstring waist with a cinching effect, plus a small pocket. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2026 My mom has an eye for detail, and this button-down jumpsuit has that trending gingham print, a waist-cinching corset bodice, and pleats for extra sophistication. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Dow stood with three tattooed and shirtless jumpers, weaving white paracord through hooks in the canvas and cinching it tight. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The open back and high-cinching waist add shape while still maintaining an airy look and feel. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Her blonde hair, acrylic nails, high heels, rhinestones, waist-cinching silhouettes, and curves were not accidents of taste. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. guaranteeing
  4. securing
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  • Wilson proposes taking the Coogan Law further—ensuring that more than 15% of a child’s earnings will be secured for the child—and making sure it’s enacted nationally.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, many of their union contracts tie their pay to the consumer price index, ensuring city workers’ compensation will not fall below the rate of inflation.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of assuring
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  • Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Fortunately, a few smart travel accessories can make all the difference in fitting more and guaranteeing your items are secure.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
Verb
  • The airline safely operated the engine for 12 additional cycles before securing a replacement.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His coalition dropped to 53 seats and has no clear way of securing a majority.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of securing

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“Cinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinching. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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