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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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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
And with Uganda Airlines’ new direct flight from Heathrow to Entebbe, getting here, at least for UK visitors, is now a cinch.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Longoria's three-quarter sleeve, floor-length dress featured a deep-V neckline and a diamond cutout around her stomach, with a long flowy tie cinching the fabric around her chest.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
To cut down on prep and clean-up time and make these Figs in a Blanket a cinch to prepare, this is one occasion in which store-bought is more than fine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
And with Uganda Airlines’ new direct flight from Heathrow to Entebbe, getting here, at least for UK visitors, is now a cinch.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
The dress was slightly cinched at the waist for added definition, with a skirt that included pleating throughout and a maxi length.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Longoria's three-quarter sleeve, floor-length dress featured a deep-V neckline and a diamond cutout around her stomach, with a long flowy tie cinching the fabric around her chest.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Think soft-close lids, built-in charcoal filters, and removable liners that make dumping kitchen scraps a breeze.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The lifetime price lock did last for more than five years, after all.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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On the Metro front, the company is introducing four new plans—Metro Starter, Metro Starter Plus, Metro Flex Unlimited, and Metro Flex Unlimited Plus—which all feature the price lock.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The University shall make organizational changes to ensure full transparency and cooperation with all federal regulators.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Age is also a factor, with the last two conclaves opting for older popes to ensure shorter pontificates.—
Alicia Johnson,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That was shattered around 2:30 p.m. IST when assailants emerged from the woods and began riddling the picnic spot with gunfire.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some of the best picnic spots require a hike to get there, but that’s no problem with this picnic backpack.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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During development, a Ubisoft lead publicly assured fans that Shadows would be a big departure from Odyssey, seemingly letting folks know which fanbase the game was meant to please.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 34-year-old Norwegian is confident and assured, and happy to answer questions and take the spotlight.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Early wins don’t necessarily guarantee long-term success, so continuous improvement is key.—
Hope Horner,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Cousins' salary for the upcoming season is fully guaranteed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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