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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
the clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch
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as in lock
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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Recent Examples of cinch
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s even a make-up mirror with dimmable LED light on the front to make getting ready a cinch.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
The hems can be cinched or loose and flowy, and the 100% cotton is soft for all-day wear.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The bell sleeves make a statement, and the wrap-style fit cinches the waist to create an elegant look that’s regal and chic.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
There’s even a make-up mirror with dimmable LED light on the front to make getting ready a cinch.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Make the Coat the Outfit This simple yet stylish outfit looks extra ladylike thanks to a few choice details: a slim-fit coat in navy blue, a purse cinching the waist, and a pair of yellow shoes packed with embellishments.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
The hems can be cinched or loose and flowy, and the 100% cotton is soft for all-day wear.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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But on this sunny day, the breeze felt as refreshing as the cold-water dip some dogs were gleefully taking.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Getting there from Phuket International Airport (HKT) is a breeze.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Brown styled her golden locks in a bun with bangs for the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix film The Electric State on Feb. 24 alongside her husband Jake Bongiovi.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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That total compares favorably to the former Pac-12, which would be sending only three teams to March Madness: Arizona, UCLA and Oregon are locks; nobody else is close to the bubble.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When that happens, the Clean Water Act requires the permitting agency to adjust its permit requirements to ensure that water quality standards are met.—
Robin Kundis Craig,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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At the height of the ghost candidate scandals, a group of lawmakers asked the PSC to specifically audit FPL to ensure that electric bills weren’t funding political spending or schemes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s also playgrounds, restroom facilities and picnic areas.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the premiere, Richards had a family picnic and invited Mueller.—
Effie Orfanides,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now a split of their final two regular-season games – at UNLV on Tuesday, home against Nevada next Saturday – should be enough to assure a relaxed Selection Sunday.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Though there's usually no pressing need for physical gold deliveries, investors need to be assured that they can be made — something Trump's tariffs threaten to disrupt.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The pope has been sleeping with a non-invasive mechanical mask to guarantee that his lungs expand properly overnight and help his recovery.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Validating Transaction Completeness Even in 2025, no open banking provider guarantees 100% accuracy.—
Peter Potapov,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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