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
These quick-drying joggers are thoughtfully designed with a multitude of pockets in combination with an adjustable elastic waistband and cinching around the ankles.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 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
The silhouette featured an almond toe and stacked block heel, while the shaft made a unique statement with cinching at the ankle, a general looseness up the leg and then a lace threaded through the circumference about three-quarters of the way up, knotted in a bow as a dainty embellishment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 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
The silhouette featured an almond toe and stacked block heel, while the shaft made a unique statement with cinching at the ankle, a general looseness up the leg and then a lace threaded through the circumference about three-quarters of the way up, knotted in a bow as a dainty embellishment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
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Slit-seeding allows grass seed to be deposited directly into the grooves, ensuring good seed-to-soil contact for improved germination and growth, says TruGreen's Brian Feldman.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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These agreements highlight the company’s ability to deliver innovative solutions that help top clients reduce their carbon footprint while ensuring reliable power supply.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Bondi answered by assuring McBath that both cases are under investigation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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For seven years, hemp products have flooded stores throughout the state without regulations guaranteeing their quality or safety.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ten percent of apartments will go to veterans or municipal employees, with 5% being set aside for those with mobility challenges and 2% for those with visual and hearing access needs, guaranteeing equity among hardworking New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds.—
Donovan Richards,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with PBS securing the first two seasons of the show with plans to launch later this year.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Mone Chiba is in fourth, giving Japan a strong chance of securing not just one, but potentially a couple of medals.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Cinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinching. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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