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
These waist-cinching jeans are the ultimate summer wardrobe staple.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
And this Acelitt blouse got the job done with its posh off-the-shoulder design, dainty stripes, and waist-cinching side ruching.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Made of real leather adorned with a faux-raffia trim, throwing this belt around your pant loops or cinching the waist of a dress will automatically revamp your summer ensembles with little to no effort.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
And this Acelitt blouse got the job done with its posh off-the-shoulder design, dainty stripes, and waist-cinching side ruching.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Made of real leather adorned with a faux-raffia trim, throwing this belt around your pant loops or cinching the waist of a dress will automatically revamp your summer ensembles with little to no effort.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
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Their major demands for the next contract include salary raises, reducing dependence on temporary workers and ensuring job security.
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The attorneys say Kil had spent years advocating for students and ensuring the university was inclusive.
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No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe.
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There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
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Tuning in an hour beforehand is usually a pretty good way of getting up to speed with the stage and guaranteeing the denouement.
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McCourt Global, which is the sole financial backer of the league, announced it in March, guaranteeing $300 million in prize money to be distributed over the first three seasons.
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In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
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There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
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“Cinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinching. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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