1
as in breeze
something that is easy to do
the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch
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as in lock
one that is certain to succeed
after that hole in one, she's a cinch to make the cut for the next round of the tournament
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Recent Examples of cinch
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Mixi 20-inch Carry-on Suitcase $160 $120 at Amazon Sleek, lightweight, and effortlessly stylish, this carry-on suitcase boasts a durable yet featherlight design that makes breezing through airports a cinch.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 May 2025
Designing a first shoe for her master’s degree at the Institut Français de la Mode cinched her future path.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Fresh if in season, or frozen lady peas, plus a few herbs and simple mustardy vinaigrette make this salad a cinch.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Mixi 20-inch Carry-on Suitcase $160 $120 at Amazon Sleek, lightweight, and effortlessly stylish, this carry-on suitcase boasts a durable yet featherlight design that makes breezing through airports a cinch.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The high-to-low hem is covered with voluminous ruffles, and the tie belt is adjustable and helps cinch in your waist.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 May 2025
Designing a first shoe for her master’s degree at the Institut Français de la Mode cinched her future path.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Sand, breeze blocks, storm shutters—these are materials of survival and exclusion, shaped by the hurricanes that regularly devastate her homeland.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Tyrone Taylor clobbered a fly ball that seemed like a no-doubter off the bat before dying in a stiff breeze at the left-field warning track.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Noun
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Canal view, hot water, shampoo/conditioner, board games, heating, Wi-Fi, kitchen, outdoor furniture, smart lock.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The design also balances user experience with publisher ecosystem health by ensuring clear attribution and driving traffic back to original sources.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The permit helps ensure discharge doesn’t hurt water quality or public health.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The park offers picnic areas, a playground and beaches.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Ranger Alec Campbell, 38, was on the Neshaminy Creek near the picnic area when his boat capsized in fast moving water May 23 near a stone dam.—
JD Mullane,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Dina assures her that the baby’s okay, then eases Ellie’s shirt over her head to clean her injuries.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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It hasn't been assured House Republicans would get this done.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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All they were guaranteed was pay for their work and a chance to apply for the lucrative scholarships.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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It was built after decades of fraud to guarantee that votes are counted, verified, and trusted.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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