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cinch

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verb

as in to ensure
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 cinch
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 See All Example Sentences for cinch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The permit helps ensure discharge doesn’t hurt water quality or public health.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • The park offers picnic areas, a playground and beaches.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • It hasn't been assured House Republicans would get this done.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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