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
In addition to the multifunctional pockets, these pants have a crossover waistband that creates a sculpting, waist-cinching effect.
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
These quick-drying joggers are thoughtfully designed with a multitude of pockets in combination with an adjustable elastic waistband and cinching around the ankles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
In combination with the waist-cinching belt, the lapel collar balances your figure for a flattering fit and stately appearance that can take you from work to the weekend.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
With belt-cinching streamers straining to do more with less, sloppy vibe calibration has become a common problem.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Likewise, the system for cinching the sides is a bit clunky.
—Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
And in addition to oversized hoods, waist-cinching toggles, jacquard trims, and pom-poms, Perfect Moment’s signature North Star logo is dotted across all the styles.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 1 Dec. 2025
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
These quick-drying joggers are thoughtfully designed with a multitude of pockets in combination with an adjustable elastic waistband and cinching around the ankles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
In combination with the waist-cinching belt, the lapel collar balances your figure for a flattering fit and stately appearance that can take you from work to the weekend.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
With belt-cinching streamers straining to do more with less, sloppy vibe calibration has become a common problem.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Likewise, the system for cinching the sides is a bit clunky.
—Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
And in addition to oversized hoods, waist-cinching toggles, jacquard trims, and pom-poms, Perfect Moment’s signature North Star logo is dotted across all the styles.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cadillac, though, won’t be taking any heart from finishing ahead of Aston Martin, which had a nightmare season start with an uncompetitive and unreliable Honda power unit that cost it mileage to make improvements; ensuring the team is destined to be at the back for the foreseeable future.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy responded to Healey’s X post with one of his own on Thursday, assuring Healey and Bay State residents that Dunkin’ is not going anywhere.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Several homeless residents have also filed complaints against San Jose, accusing the city of lacking due process and even deliberately destroying thousands of dollars’ worth of items even while assuring the owners that their belongings were safe.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Denver could cut his cap number almost in half by guaranteeing him $8-10 million, paying it as a bonus and prorating it out.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Fort Lauderdale is not borrowing the money, but is guaranteeing the debt.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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And then Tatis belted his momentum-securing home run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump ally Newt Gingrich, a former Republican House speaker, said the administration should have moved on securing the strait on Day One of the conflict.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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