1
as in picnics
something that is easy to do
the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch
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as in locks
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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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
the team's latest victory cinches a trip to the play-offs
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But Boston's steadfast confidence in Campbell, who didn't exactly light the world on fire in spring training, ensures the Devers drama will linger at least early in the season.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
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This ensures you’re protected from this vulnerability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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This is no historical footnote, assures Cline discographer George Hewitt.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The victory assures the Lakers of a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Cinches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinches. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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