1
: a strap that holds a saddle on a horse
2
: a tight grip
3
a
: a thing done with ease
Getting reelected would be a cinch for him.
b
: a certainty to happen
it's a cinch he'll break the record
cinched; cinching; cinches
1
a
: to put a cinch on
cinch a horse
b
: to fasten (something, such as a belt or strap) tightly
He cinched his belt tight.
2
: to make certain : assure
the goal that cinched the victory
: to tighten the cinch
—often used with up
cinched up before mounting his horse
Synonyms
Examples of cinch in a Sentence
Noun
This recipe is a cinch.
This dish is a cinch to make.
Verb
The coat is cinched at the waist.
The rider cinched the saddle.
The candidate cinched the nomination by winning the major primary elections.
The home run cinched the victory.
Recent Examples on the Web
Amy Gordon, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Jon Berti and catcher Christian Bethancourt are cinches for two open backup jobs, and Gordon and Vidal Brujan — who are both out of minor-league options — are clear favorites for the other two open position player jobs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Washing these is a cinch since they can be washed and dried in the washing machine and dryer, which is a big time saver.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
Plus, the adhesive backing makes installation a total cinch.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
This thermostat is a cinch to install, plays nice with lots of third-party systems, and has dual-band Wi-Fi support.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
The bottoms have a universally flattering high cut that cinches at right at the waistline.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
There might be a stretch of road to cross, or a much smaller cinch point.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024
The rotisserie-like chicken will be so tender, carving is a cinch.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Carly Totten, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
These pants have a relaxed fit, front and back pockets, and a drawstring to cinch the waist.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The singer pivoted to a casual vibe in Frankie Shop cropped trousers cinched with an Iro belt, Paris Texas pumps, Kendra Scott jewelry, and a St. Jude T-shirt.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
The Spring/Summer 2024 runway trends consisted of bright colors, short hems, cinched waists, and, of course, statement bags.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Having something to cinch around my waist helps to give me more of a shape and is overall a more flattering look.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Fearless fashion ambassador Hunter Schafer has already wriggled into the striking, sculptural pannier dresses and Kendall Jenner arrived cinched to high heaven at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
The design in question featured what looked like a globe at the top and bottom being cinched in the middle by the Pepsi wrapper.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Mar. 2024
Negotiators took so long working out the final details of the package, and the House took so long putting it to a vote after the deal was cinched, that the Senate had scant time — by its slow standards — to pass the legislation before midnight.
—Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Noun
Parents will also appreciate features like the removable, washable HEPA filter and anti-static brush head, which is removable and a cinch to clean.
—Amy Gordon, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Jon Berti and catcher Christian Bethancourt are cinches for two open backup jobs, and Gordon and Vidal Brujan — who are both out of minor-league options — are clear favorites for the other two open position player jobs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Washing these is a cinch since they can be washed and dried in the washing machine and dryer, which is a big time saver.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
Plus, the adhesive backing makes installation a total cinch.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
This thermostat is a cinch to install, plays nice with lots of third-party systems, and has dual-band Wi-Fi support.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
The bottoms have a universally flattering high cut that cinches at right at the waistline.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
There might be a stretch of road to cross, or a much smaller cinch point.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024
The rotisserie-like chicken will be so tender, carving is a cinch.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
It’s made from breezy 100 percent cotton, which is key for warm temperatures, and has an elastic waistband that cinches in.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
These pants have a relaxed fit, front and back pockets, and a drawstring to cinch the waist.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
The singer pivoted to a casual vibe in Frankie Shop cropped trousers cinched with an Iro belt, Paris Texas pumps, Kendra Scott jewelry, and a St. Jude T-shirt.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
The Spring/Summer 2024 runway trends consisted of bright colors, short hems, cinched waists, and, of course, statement bags.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Having something to cinch around my waist helps to give me more of a shape and is overall a more flattering look.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Fearless fashion ambassador Hunter Schafer has already wriggled into the striking, sculptural pannier dresses and Kendall Jenner arrived cinched to high heaven at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
The design in question featured what looked like a globe at the top and bottom being cinched in the middle by the Pepsi wrapper.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Mar. 2024
Negotiators took so long working out the final details of the package, and the House took so long putting it to a vote after the deal was cinched, that the Senate had scant time — by its slow standards — to pass the legislation before midnight.
—Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Cinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinch. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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cinch
1 of 2 noun1
: a strong girth for a pack or saddle
2
: an easy thing to do
3
: something sure to happen
cinch
2 of 2 verb1
: to put a cinch on
2
: to make certain
the goal that cinched the victory
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