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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Recent Examples of cinching
The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
In combination with the waist-cinching belt, the lapel collar balances your figure for a flattering fit and stately appearance that can take you from work to the weekend.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
With belt-cinching streamers straining to do more with less, sloppy vibe calibration has become a common problem.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The hood has a drawcord for cinching it tight around your face, as well as a velcro fastening that can cover your mouth.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Likewise, the system for cinching the sides is a bit clunky.
—Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
And in addition to oversized hoods, waist-cinching toggles, jacquard trims, and pom-poms, Perfect Moment’s signature North Star logo is dotted across all the styles.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 1 Dec. 2025
The silhouette featured an almond toe and stacked block heel, while the shaft made a unique statement with cinching at the ankle, a general looseness up the leg and then a lace threaded through the circumference about three-quarters of the way up, knotted in a bow as a dainty embellishment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
In combination with the waist-cinching belt, the lapel collar balances your figure for a flattering fit and stately appearance that can take you from work to the weekend.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
With belt-cinching streamers straining to do more with less, sloppy vibe calibration has become a common problem.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The hood has a drawcord for cinching it tight around your face, as well as a velcro fastening that can cover your mouth.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Likewise, the system for cinching the sides is a bit clunky.
—Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
And in addition to oversized hoods, waist-cinching toggles, jacquard trims, and pom-poms, Perfect Moment’s signature North Star logo is dotted across all the styles.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 1 Dec. 2025
The silhouette featured an almond toe and stacked block heel, while the shaft made a unique statement with cinching at the ankle, a general looseness up the leg and then a lace threaded through the circumference about three-quarters of the way up, knotted in a bow as a dainty embellishment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
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Vonn tried to twist and regain her balance in mid-air but landed awkwardly with her skis perpendicular to the fall line, ensuring a brutal fall.—
Andrew Dampf,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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White, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, passed the ball out where it was stolen by Atwell, who missed another deep 3 with one tick remaining, assuring KU the win.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Skubal won a precedent-setting arbitration hearing against the Tigers, guaranteeing him a $32 million salary in 2026 after Detroit proposed $19 million.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And now the Senate is in recess, guaranteeing no funding compromise for DHS for at least a week.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Daniels described the long timelines involved in securing institutional shows.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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The company has raced to lock in distribution, securing a high-profile partnership with retail brokerage Robinhood that pipes its markets directly into mainstream trading apps used by millions of Americans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinching. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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