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
All cables are neatly cinched into a single wrap in front of the handlebar and routed neatly through the center tube.
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Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
If there’s a chill in the air, keep a light cardigan cinched around your shoulders or waist.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
For a more grunge vibe, a patchwork plaid skirt was worn over relaxed jeans, cinched with a studded bel.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Zendaya kept her footwear simple with a pair of pointy-toed black leather stilettos, and a black leather belt with chunky silver hardware cinched in her waist.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
If there’s a chill in the air, keep a light cardigan cinched around your shoulders or waist.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
For a more grunge vibe, a patchwork plaid skirt was worn over relaxed jeans, cinched with a studded bel.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Zendaya kept her footwear simple with a pair of pointy-toed black leather stilettos, and a black leather belt with chunky silver hardware cinched in her waist.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
Verb
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The law also ensured that Black Americans and other communities of color had the opportunity to participate in all parts of the political system and elect the leaders of their choosing, influencing how political districts are drawn.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Initially dispatched to deter voter discrimination against Black Americans after passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, election observers ensured that those qualified to vote could do so without trouble.—
Allison Mashell Mitchell,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rest assured that here too, under the gold-leaf ceiling, you may be seated next to luminaries of Rome’s cultural and political scenes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Migdalia Perez, a partner at Perez LaSure Law, assured the judge there was no conflict.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither outcome is guaranteed, and the strategy could potentially still face opposition from the GOP’s own ranks even though Trump has given his support.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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What are the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India?—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Among the latter group was Gabriel Prudhomme, who secured a tract of land along the south bank of the Missouri River that included a natural landing for boat traffic.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The March 3 primary ended without a clear winner, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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