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
For a more grunge vibe, a patchwork plaid skirt was worn over relaxed jeans, cinched with a studded bel.
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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
Or the copper belt my grandmother wore to her wedding brunch in 1953, cinched over a white lace dress, as was the fashion at the time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Or the copper belt my grandmother wore to her wedding brunch in 1953, cinched over a white lace dress, as was the fashion at the time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Keller cinched the win with a goal just four minutes into the 3-on-3 overtime.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinched
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The same long-term planning that diversified the economy — non-oil activities now account for more than 77% of GDP — also ensured that critical logistics, energy, and trade systems were built with strategic redundancy.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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By championing the Women Artist Initiative and the internationalization of the board of trustees, Madeleine ensured that gender parity and global representation became core to the MCA’s identity, leaving the organization more inclusive and more influential than ever before.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rest assured, our editors would never recommend a splurge that isn’t worth the price tag.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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For the past 14 Congressional elections, nights like this one had come with a certain kind of pressure, even if her victory was largely assured.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Because coverage is guaranteed, people do not have to agonize every year over choosing a health plan based on countless variables.—
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Federal employees are guaranteed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, according to a 2019 law.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Cinched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinched. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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