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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Recent Examples of cinches

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

Verb

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinches

Noun

Those who couldn’t wait to give their new treats a taste formed impromptu picnics.

— Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of picnics

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By then, Conan Doyle was receiving dozens of inquiries addressed to Sherlock Holmes each month—requests for autographs, advice, even locks of hair.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
The political environment appears increasingly favorable for Democrats and grim for Republicans, meaning districts once considered locks for the GOP are suddenly in play.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of locks

Noun

Highs across the Houston area are expected to reach only the upper 60s or lower 70s, with breezes adding to the chill.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2026
Make sure the covers reach all the way to the ground and are secured against any overnight breezes.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of breezes

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Saquon Barkley missed the previous two games because of a hamstring injury before exiting Monday's loss after just nine snaps with a back injury.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Mueller played a season-high 28 offensive snaps against Pitt, and Briggs played 17 offensive snaps, which was his highest snap count against a Power 4 team.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

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The drivers say there's nothing that guarantees they will be made whole for their medallions, horses and carriages.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Neither official party registration nor being modeled to be a likely party voter guarantees that a voter will cast their ballot for that party’s candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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