as in ensured
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 cinched
For the special occasion, Sweeney wore a light pink Erdem gown that cinched at the waist and gathered at Sweeney's hip with a red detail before fanning out into a small train.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Just a shade lighter than the carpet itself (though significantly more shimmery), the strapless gown cinched at the waist before sweeping effortlessly to the floor.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Ayesha Curry attended the US Open Men’s Final alongside her husband, Stephen Curry, wearing a floor-length Miu Miu dress with delicate lace trim, cinched at the waist with a belt.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Kardashian, 44, wore a head-turning lilac-gray gown designed with a high neckline, floor-grazing cape sleeves and a body-hugging silhouette that cinched her waist.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Amal stunned in a chic light-yellow dress, with a halter top and gold belt cinched at the waist.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The internal drawcord can be cinched to prevent the waist from slipping during physical activity, and there is a small waistband pocket perfect for holding a house key or hair tie.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
The women’s Mariner Jean pays homage to naval flares from the ’30s and features a lace-up cinched back.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Just a shade lighter than the carpet itself (though significantly more shimmery), the strapless gown cinched at the waist before sweeping effortlessly to the floor.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Ayesha Curry attended the US Open Men’s Final alongside her husband, Stephen Curry, wearing a floor-length Miu Miu dress with delicate lace trim, cinched at the waist with a belt.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Kardashian, 44, wore a head-turning lilac-gray gown designed with a high neckline, floor-grazing cape sleeves and a body-hugging silhouette that cinched her waist.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Amal stunned in a chic light-yellow dress, with a halter top and gold belt cinched at the waist.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The internal drawcord can be cinched to prevent the waist from slipping during physical activity, and there is a small waistband pocket perfect for holding a house key or hair tie.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
The women’s Mariner Jean pays homage to naval flares from the ’30s and features a lace-up cinched back.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
Verb
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Then, Estévez ensured the Royals would walk away victorious and Avila earning his first big-league win.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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This strategy ensured everyone was happy.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But with the Giants’ loss, Philadelphia is now also mathematically assured of at least a wild-card spot.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also on the roster of new bakery items this season is the Mini Cake iced with cream cheese and decorated with buttercream pumpkins—perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be an instant centerpiece for any Friendsgiving table.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Bezos have admitted that a future in which humans live safely in permanent extraterrestrial habitats is not easy or guaranteed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The New England Patriots secured their first win of the season on Sunday, downing the Dolphins in Miami, 33-27 — a win that also gave head coach Mike Vrabel his maiden victory in his new job.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Administrators at nearby Horace Mann Middle School kept pupils and staffers secured indoors during the stalemate, and area residents were advised to shelter in place.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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