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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
And with Uganda Airlines’ new direct flight from Heathrow to Entebbe, getting here, at least for UK visitors, is now a cinch.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The material is really smooth and doesn’t cinch, crease, or dig.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
To cut down on prep and clean-up time and make these Figs in a Blanket a cinch to prepare, this is one occasion in which store-bought is more than fine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
And with Uganda Airlines’ new direct flight from Heathrow to Entebbe, getting here, at least for UK visitors, is now a cinch.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
Although not a regular face this awards season, Kravitz made a head-turning statement at the 2025 Golden Globes, stunning in a strapless black velvet Saint Laurent gown cinched with a bow that extended into a floor-sweeping train.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The material is really smooth and doesn’t cinch, crease, or dig.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinch
Noun
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Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Hardware: The Unsung Hero If software is the lock, hardware is the door.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two pouch compartments are there to ensure your phone doesn’t get tossed around in a larger overnight bag during trips (ditto for sunglasses and even your go-to setting spray).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Thompson also weighed in on Bernie Sanders' criticisms of the oligarchy, urging corporate leaders to step up against the president's chaotic economic policies to ensure stable growth.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Soak up the spring sun with a picnic, walk or bike ride at parks like Stream Park, Brixham Park, or Ballantyne's Backyard.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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After the event, have a picnic, take a hike or visit the pond.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Strategically, too, trade’s promise seemed unrealized: Experts and politicians had assured Americans after the Cold War that economic exchange would transform China and Russia into peaceful partners.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But Coventry, unlike one of her challengers for the Presidency, has not gone so far as to guarantee that Africa will be attributed a Games during the next decade.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While success at this week’s world championships doesn’t guarantee skaters an Olympic ticket, their performances in Boston will help determine the amount of spots allocated to each country.—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinch. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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