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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
Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
The cloths come three-to-a-pack and are a cinch to wash.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Holder’s cast — assembled with the help of Rebecca Dealy — helps cinch this tone.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’s even a make-up mirror with dimmable LED light on the front to make getting ready a cinch.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
The cloths come three-to-a-pack and are a cinch to wash.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The look was complete with a hood and cinched at the waist, blooming with a floral appliqué.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Holder’s cast — assembled with the help of Rebecca Dealy — helps cinch this tone.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Usually, the salty breeze brought with it the sounds of baby elephant seals calling to their moms in high pitched yells.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Reigning world champion Thierry Neuville hit a patch of ice going into one hairpin and ripped the suspension off his car, limping back to the service park with a wheel dangling in the breeze.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ensure the driver has keys or knows the combination for all door locks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the moment, King tries to reassure tariff-wary buyers that putting a deposit on appliances locks in their prices — prices which may rise significantly after tariffs are imposed.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, by removing access to funding for underserved communities, the government is ensuring that some stories get told while others remain silenced.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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Public records laws in Florida aren’t suggestions; they’re enshrined in law, designed to ensure that the people know what their government is doing in their name.—
Bobby Block,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Set up a candlelight picnic or a cook a romantic dinner at home Use brown paper or compostable wrapping paper for your gifts.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Features of the plan include developing a new campground, converting an existing campground into day-use picnic sites, constructing up to 12 cabins, creating new access points to the lake, improving the boat dock and constructing a new day lodge.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the time, the rep assured fans that Gotti had fully recovered, crediting lifestyle changes and a new focus on his health.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Entering the season finale at home against the Chiefs, Denver was assured of a third straight losing season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But there is still room for improvement, and the challenges that the league has faced in some markets are also bound to inform decisions on potential expansion — which is not guaranteed, but could come as soon as next season.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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Therefore, quality and safety of supplements are not guaranteed.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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