CINCHES Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of cinch

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of cinch

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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Noun

The peplum-style tank top cinches gently at the waist for a flattering fit without sacrificing comfort, while the breezy wide-leg pants offer plenty of airflow on especially hot days. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026

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This option cinches at the waist, creating a romantic hourglass silhouette and has two spacious pockets. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 This cinches everything into place, while also tightening down the jaws of the hasps so they can't be opened until the Cordalock is unlocked. — Ben Coxworth july 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The high-rise silhouette cinches your waist, too, for a comfortable yet flattering fit. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Levi’s take on the balloon pant trend has a flattering silhouette that cinches the waist and creates an hourglass shape. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026 For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape. — ABC News, 1 May 2026 The vest subtly cinches at the waist, creating a flattering shape. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Instead of individual detachable sleeves held onto the vest with zippers or buttons, the Rippy Modular Windbreaker’s sleeves are combined into one piece that cinches in the front with a bungee cord. — Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026

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Levon, the local sheriff, wants Pamela to bowl and go to town picnics, but Pamela can’t move forward — especially since Jason’s body was never retrieved after his drowning.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Tubular-frame seats can be completely unlatched and removed for picnics.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of picnics

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Signed as a free agent to help fill the enormous void left by Lavonte David’s retirement after 14 seasons, the former Florida Gator and his golden locks arrived in Tampa Bay facing a challenge beyond replacing a veteran presence.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Users can speak to HomeView to control smart home devices, such as, for example, telling Siri to close the smart blinds or activate smart locks.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of locks

Noun

Stock down Wide receiver Jauan Jennings played 69% of the offensive snaps with Jordan Addison sidelined by a hamstring injury, but continued to see his impact limited to run blocking.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Pete played just six snaps, but returned to the sideline to a standing ovation — a powerful show of support for the first member of the Navajo Nation to sign with an NFL team.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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Endless ink has been spilled about the decline of traditional movie stars and how casting the right celebrities no longer guarantees box office success.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees a portion of the loan issued by private lenders — a structure called an entitlement — which lets customers secure a 0% down payment.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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