How to Use cinch in a Sentence

cinch

1 of 2 noun
  • This dish is a cinch to make.
  • This recipe is a cinch.
  • The little comb makes putting brows in place a cinch.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
  • That means this cocktail is a cinch to make as a slushy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
  • Crude is a cinch to notch its seventh straight week of gains.
    — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2021
  • One sprint back to that boss later and the fight was a cinch.
    — Kris Holt, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Keep things light with this cinch-to-make low-calorie dessert.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • As a time saver, use lighting clips to make the whole job a cinch.
    — Caylin Harris, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • These ice cream squares on a stick are a cinch to make (no molds needed).
    — Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Setting up the speaker with the app is a cinch.
    — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • The men used two cinch ropes to lash an air mattress on each side of the horse.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • Bose blue tooth speakers that were a cinch to connect.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • These cookies are crowdpleasers and a cinch to make in a pinch.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • These savory bites have a little kick, plus are a cinch to make.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • And setting it up was a cinch with a little help from the brand’s app.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
  • This festive two-layer cake is a cinch to pull off thanks to white cake mix.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, the easy-to-use cap makes adding this additive to your wash a cinch!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023
  • To keep the dress from swallowing you whole, cinch at the waist with a thick belt.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
  • With no sewing required, this studio is a cinch to use for those with an eye for style.
    — Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Animals hard to see in detail when alive are a cinch to see when dead.
    — Jim Williams, Star Tribune, 1 June 2021
  • The pink polka dot dress features a v-neck and cinches at the waist.
    — Town & Country, 23 June 2023
  • There are eight cinch straps with buckles for easy connection to a roof rack.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 11 June 2021
  • This make-it and bake-it one-pan fish casserole is a cinch for great eating and easy cleanup.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Deck out your living space and make chemistry class a cinch with our favorite gear.
    — Gear Team, Wired, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Rough, then insistent, like the cinch of a blood pressure cuff.
    — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • The cinch straps squeeze the air out and the whole sack compresses into a small ball.
    — Matt Jancer, Wired, 6 Sep. 2021
  • Plus, the mix of frozen and fresh veggies makes the prep time for this healthy fall casserole a cinch.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • With the slow cooker, this crumbly, fruity dessert comes together in a cinch.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Most in this style come with easy-to-adjust straps or cinch points that allow for easy on-and-off.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023
  • Lachaine's noodles are a cinch to make at home with fresh veggies and a few pantry staples.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 18 July 2022

cinch

2 of 2 verb
  • The coat is cinched at the waist.
  • The rider cinched the saddle.
  • The home run cinched the victory.
  • The candidate cinched the nomination by winning the major primary elections.
  • Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Tie it around your neck, cinch it at the waist, or wrap it over your head.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Her shorts were also cinched with the brand’s leather belt.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Stay warm in a faux fur coat and cinch your waist with a black and white belt.
    — Yaa Bofah, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2021
  • This pair has a roomy fit, but the ankles are cinched for some shape.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Her sheer dress was cinched with a jeweled belt and her heels were once again pink.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • The cuffs of the jacket are cinched, which kept them snug against our tester's wrists.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The side seams cinch for comfort and the thumbholes are a nice touch.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 21 June 2021
  • Some decline just as Collins is about to cinch them on their wrists.
    — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Decked out in sequins, the dress features a fun bow to cinch the waist.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • This style of the jeans helps to both cinch the waist and flatten the stomach.
    — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • This robe is one size fits most, but an adjustable waist tie helps to cinch it at your waist.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • If there’s a chill in the air, keep a light cardigan cinched around your shoulders or waist.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Durable fabric panels can be cinched for easy access or let down for shade.
    — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • Likewise, the system for cinching the sides is a bit clunky.
    — Ian Graber-Stiehl, Outside, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Trim into the shape of a fish’s tail, and cinch with twine or pipe cleaner to hold the shape.
    — Ruth A. Musgrave, National Geographic, 1 July 2020
  • To close it, cinch the top drawstring and then snap down the covering flap.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Amal stunned in a chic light-yellow dress, with a halter top and gold belt cinched at the waist.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The bodice featured soft seams and was cinched at the waist with a skinny matching belt.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • It was cinched at the waist with a thin belt and included puff sleeves and an ample skirt.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2023
  • Most waders come with a wading belt, which cinches around your waist and creates a seal.
    — Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Use it as a belt to cinch the waist of a dress, or sling it around your hips for that je ne sais quoi factor.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The first look is a sheer black lacy number, worn over high-waist briefs and cinched at the waist with a black belt.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Some come belted or cinched at the waist, while cut-outs are more common now than ever.
    — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Make sure it’s dressed neatly, without any twists in the webbing, and cinch it tight.
    — Ari Schneider, Outside Online, 8 June 2020
  • The side of the packs have cutouts to weave the gear strap into and really cinch down your gear.
    — Matt Beer, Outside Online, 2 Nov. 2022

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