cinching

verb

present participle of cinch
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 Dow stood with three tattooed and shirtless jumpers, weaving white paracord through hooks in the canvas and cinching it tight. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 There are a dozen ways to style it, from adding it to a slouchy dress to cinching an oversized button-down. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 The open back and high-cinching waist add shape while still maintaining an airy look and feel. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Her blonde hair, acrylic nails, high heels, rhinestones, waist-cinching silhouettes, and curves were not accidents of taste. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 It is made from cotton for maximum breathability and has a stretchy waist-cinching detail that creates shape without restriction. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The Albiceleste went in search of the equalizer and Messi’s movement ramped up, cinching in the stranglehold on Egypt’s upset bid. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinching
  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. guaranteeing
  4. securing
Verb
  • As the pump draws fluid, the bladder expands to occupy the space, pushing out air pockets and ensuring a consistent jet whether the brush is upright, horizontal, or upside down.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That means avoiding exaggerated claims, presenting opportunities transparently and ensuring that educational content supports informed decision-making rather than unrealistic expectations.
    — Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • While head coaches and players come and go, sporting directors ensure that a club’s operating strategy remains in place, guaranteeing a baseline of efficiency through a singular vision for how a club should work.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With notable traffic boosts over the Android competition guaranteeing more digital inches and headlines, the associated media coverage drowns out alternatives.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
Verb
  • Perkins, for his part, spent the weeks up to the recall election touting his work securing historic preservation and development grants for Englewood Square, the arts district which anchors his council territory.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Managing partner Gaetano Guarducci said Sant Ambroeus had been looking for the right Beverly Hills location for years before securing the former Il Fornaio space at North Beverly Drive and Dayton Way.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of securing

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“Cinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinching. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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