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
The Associated Press said Tuesday that Becerra and Republican contender Steve Hilton had cinched enough votes in last week’s primary to proceed to the November general election.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Carpenter paid homage to Madonna’s aesthetic by adding a pair of wrist-length black lace gloves and a skinny black belt that cinched at her waist.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Boots essentially take a clog and add a long nylon neck that can be cinched tight around the lower calf.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The gunman, who had the hood of his sweatshirt cinched over his face, was caught on video stepping up and shooting Herrera in the left side of the head at point-blank range.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Styles’ shoes picked up his white leather belt, which cinched powder blue voluminous pleated trousers.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Durable fabric panels can be cinched for easy access or let down for shade.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Her shorts were also cinched with the brand’s leather belt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
In the third, the Avs defense cinched down and allowed Calgary very few legitimate chances to get on the board.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Carpenter paid homage to Madonna’s aesthetic by adding a pair of wrist-length black lace gloves and a skinny black belt that cinched at her waist.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Boots essentially take a clog and add a long nylon neck that can be cinched tight around the lower calf.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The gunman, who had the hood of his sweatshirt cinched over his face, was caught on video stepping up and shooting Herrera in the left side of the head at point-blank range.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Styles’ shoes picked up his white leather belt, which cinched powder blue voluminous pleated trousers.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Durable fabric panels can be cinched for easy access or let down for shade.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Her shorts were also cinched with the brand’s leather belt.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
In the third, the Avs defense cinched down and allowed Calgary very few legitimate chances to get on the board.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
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Furthermore, Prada’s knowledge of specialized fibers ensured that the garment was durable enough to be worn repeatedly over the long duration of lunar missions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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As a two-term state senator, Danielson sponsored several voter-rights bills at the state Capitol, including one that ensured people who are blind or physically unable to write can vote in private by filing out electronic ballots.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Verb
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At first, Perryman said, a CDC official assured her the Nebraska quarantine was voluntary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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This was by design—the mandate of Mississippi’s ruling class was assured through the reduction of the state’s black residents to near slavery.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Only two teams of the four in the group are guaranteed to move on, while eight third-place teams will advance from 12 sets of teams.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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At some point, sports fans are guaranteed to go home heartbroken.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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