1
: a strap that holds a saddle on a horse
2
: a tight grip
3
a
: a thing done with ease
Getting reelected would be a cinch for him.
b
: a certainty to happen
it's a cinch he'll break the record
cinched; cinching; cinches
1
a
: to put a cinch on
cinch a horse
b
: to fasten (something, such as a belt or strap) tightly
He cinched his belt tight.
2
: to make certain : assure
the goal that cinched the victory
: to tighten the cinch
—often used with up
cinched up before mounting his horse
Synonyms
Examples of cinch in a Sentence
Noun
This recipe is a cinch.
This dish is a cinch to make.
Verb
The coat is cinched at the waist.
The rider cinched the saddle.
The candidate cinched the nomination by winning the major primary elections.
The home run cinched the victory.
Recent Examples on the Web
Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
His lifetime batting average has dipped to .299, and milestones such as 500 home runs and 3,000 hits that once seemed a cinch are now long shots or downright impossible.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Its V-neck and cinched waist offer a confidence-boosting silhouette while the dotted organza sleeves add a touch of personality.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Mature skin that is hydrated, even-toned, with a flawless natural finish is a cinch with this formula.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
His lifetime batting average has dipped to .299, and milestones such as 500 home runs and 3,000 hits that once seemed a cinch are now long shots or downright impossible.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
Verb
The pop icon and actress showed up in a chic gray jumpsuit cinched at the waist, complemented by nude heels.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Its V-neck and cinched waist offer a confidence-boosting silhouette while the dotted organza sleeves add a touch of personality.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinch. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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cinch
1 of 2 noun1
: a strong girth for a pack or saddle
2
: an easy thing to do
3
: something sure to happen
cinch
2 of 2 verb1
: to put a cinch on
2
: to make certain
the goal that cinched the victory
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