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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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2
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
Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Flying into Calgary International Airport is a cinch.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 July 2025
Keep reading to learn who cinched the top spot, and to see the full list.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Going for a Spin Hopping on and blazing off down the road was a cinch, too.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Flying into Calgary International Airport is a cinch.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Verb
The 37-year-old Fenty Beauty founder, who is expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, made a statement in a bump-baring Saint Laurent Fall 2025 gown with lace cups, a full skirt and an olive green ribbon cinching her waist.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 July 2025
Keep reading to learn who cinched the top spot, and to see the full list.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Hess and Rhoads say the transition from talking about beer to running a brewery has been a breeze.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Wake up to river views and salty breezes at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The spray is also formulated with argan oil, vitamins, and fatty acids to smooth and soften your locks.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Ongoing research and public dialogue will be essential to ensure that the benefits of genomic medicine are realized for all.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These roles ensure her presence remains embedded in the strategic direction of the brand, even as day-to-day editorial oversight transitions to a new generation.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There's more to the picnic than just massive amounts of barbecue and family activities.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 July 2025
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Enjoy a picnic, scenic overlooks, running courses, pristine gardens, and wildlife viewing.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Columbia also agreed to submit to a federal monitor that will assure compliance with admissions and hiring practices and provide certain information about foreign students to immigration authorities.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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The landmark amendment guaranteed citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., even former slaves.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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What took shape instead were President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and the broader suite of Great Society programs—a sweeping expansion of the American welfare state, though one that stopped short of the jobs guarantee that Rustin, King, and Randolph had deemed essential.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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