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 The open back and high-cinching waist add shape while still maintaining an airy look and feel. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 The midsection cinching and tie detail are cute additions to a classic summery style. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 July 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 These waist-cinching jeans are the ultimate summer wardrobe staple. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. guaranteeing
  4. securing
Verb
  • The destruction would be limited to Taiwanese assets, helping Beijing maintain its argument that the operation was strictly an internal matter and ensuring that international powers couldn’t claim a greater need to intervene.
    — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, the emphasis at this stage is on ensuring the machine operates as designed rather than demonstrating commercial fusion performance.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Her first ally is Oona (Bo Bragason), a loud, flirtatious Brit who teaches Annie to operate a motorboat by assuring her that steering it is just like giving a hand job.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • One element could be Paramount setting up a governance structure guaranteeing the independence of news outlets like CBS News and CNN, perhaps through an independent board.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In May, the University of Chicago unveiled one of the most generous aid packages, guaranteeing free tuition starting in the fall of 2027 for undergraduate students from families with annual income less than $250,000.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
Verb
  • Catching the Brewers for the division title and securing a first-round bye to the NL Division Series would go a long way in setting up that October showdown.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Incumbent Kate Lynch retains seat Kate Lynch won the Democratic primary for Wyandotte County District Court judge, defeating a challenger and securing her sixth term on the bench.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of securing

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