cinching

verb

Definition of cinchingnext
present participle of cinch
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe the team's latest victory cinches a trip to the play-offs

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  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. securing
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  • The reality is there is no way to address all of these issues, housing and family expenses, without ensuring that those at the very top pay a fair share.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • This is particularly important when addressing ad hoc senior lender data requests, assuring them that their loan exposure with your company is backed by ample collateral.
    Richard Polgar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The president-elect should issue a statement assuring students and families that there will be a firewall between data provided to the Department of Education and that provided to other federal agencies involved in immigration policy.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • This model also appeals to collectors who seek to own part of a brand’s heritage while securing access to limited releases that provide the potential for significant value increases over time.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of securing
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Thesaurus Entries Near cinching

cinches

cinching

cincture

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