cinching

verb

Definition of cinchingnext
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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  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. securing
Verb
  • Addressing these vulnerabilities is important to ensuring confidentiality.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shaping the Future of Work Building an AI strategy that works for employees is more about ensuring a culture of trust in your workforce.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ensuring
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  • Another crucial issue will be assuring that the Kremlin’s aggression entails enduring costs to deter Russia or any other state from invading neighbors.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Strong American leadership will be essential to assuring a victory that rolls back the new axis powers.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Combine this with other measures—such as freezing ChexSystems, locking your Social Security number, and securing your SSA account—to build a comprehensive shield against identity theft.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of securing
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cinching

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