cinch 1 of 2

noun

ˈsinch How to pronounce cinch (audio)
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch

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2
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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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
Once widely considered a cinch to close over the summer, the deal has been put into limbo by the suit by 12 state attorneys general. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 July 2026 That may be true in the world of fine dining, but in general, many of the culinary techniques employed by professionals can be mastered over time, while others are actually a cinch for home cooks to pick up. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
Verb
This cinches everything into place, while also tightening down the jaws of the hasps so they can't be opened until the Cordalock is unlocked. — Ben Coxworth july 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The high-rise silhouette cinches your waist, too, for a comfortable yet flattering fit. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
  1. breeze
  2. lock
  3. ensure
  4. picnic
  5. assure
  6. guarantee
Noun
  • The onshore breeze will steer storms to the west later on Tuesday.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s even an open-air spa on the back deck with a single wooden massage table surrounded by white curtains that billow in the breeze.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • The concept rides on 22-inch center-lock wheels, a first for Acura, as well as high-performance carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Missing documentation can push back your closing date or cost you your rate lock.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lock
Verb
  • People working within the club have been attempting to strengthen the squad to ensure there is not another 22-year wait for their next domestic title.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said keeping gas prices low and ensuring Iran never gets a hold of a nuclear weapon are of equal importance to the president.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensure
Noun
  • Sing Shabbat songs, dance with scarves, bless the Challah and have a Shabbat picnic surrounded by trees and friends.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nostrils burning like sparklers at an Independence Day picnic.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of picnic
Verb
  • That assures the Yankees of his services for the 2027 season.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Davis assured that cottonmouths, though venomous, are not typically aggressive unless threatened.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Training camp standout to preseason star Shortly after the draft concluded in April, Brown signed a rookie contract that guaranteed him just $105,000 at the time of signing.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This guarantees that no matter which parent or caregiver is running the afternoon hustle, everyone is in the loop on expectations beyond drop-off and pick-up times.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
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