cinched

past tense of cinch
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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Verb
  • With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There was a modesty to his ambition, but his humility ensured reliability.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • Just fill out the rest of the lineup with mere competence and keep the pitching staff on the rails and contention for the foreseeable future appeared assured.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With all that power and so little weight, excellent performance was assured.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Saudi Arabia secured the right to host the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday following a vote by FIFA’s 211 member federations.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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