as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the mama cat would give her kittens a cuff with a paw whenever they played too rough
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as in bracelet
usually cuffs plural
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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as in to sock
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Recent Examples of cuff
Staff Author, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Elsa Peretti Split Ring The Elsa Peretti Split ring is defined by golden, sculptural lines that are intended to fit snugly against the finger—originally inspired by the groundbreaking Bone cuff, first introduced in 1970.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Young Black men in the backs of patrol cars blew their heads open while their hands were cuffed.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The moose-and-pine-tree fair isle pattern is designed on the same fit as the brand’s crewneck sweater, and the soft cashmere fabric is ribbed at the neck, hem, and cuffs for a pop of texture.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Elsa Peretti Split Ring The Elsa Peretti Split ring is defined by golden, sculptural lines that are intended to fit snugly against the finger—originally inspired by the groundbreaking Bone cuff, first introduced in 1970.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
This matching set comes with a relaxed crewneck top and cuffed drawstring waist jogger pants, complete with deep, functional front pockets for stashing your keys, wallet, or phone.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Young Black men in the backs of patrol cars blew their heads open while their hands were cuffed.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuff
Verb
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Ten years after his expulsion, Saleh’s third feature in the trilogy, after Boy From Heaven, socks it to Egypt’s military leaders and General Intelligence Service (GIS), and by implication al-Sisi.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The 170-grain slug socked him right between the horns.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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To mark the occasion, Crumbl is also releasing limited-edition Martha Stewart boxes for its six-pack orders — perfect for gifting or adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Wild lost the draw, and seconds later, Jonas Brodin didn’t box out Rust for the go-ahead goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The elder Ciattarelli slapped his forward with his right hand as his son, dressed in camouflage fatigues, approached for a hug.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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One columnist with the New Pittsburgh Courier even slapped Whyte’s label on the United Nations, suggesting that countries, like individuals, had a primal aversion to yielding their sovereignty to the groupthink of world governance.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Noise of trees crackling and sap hissing, branches thumping down, timber being dragged and chopped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Use a mulching mower to chop the leaves into tiny bits that can be left on the lawn to nourish the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles was two outs away from losing the World Series at Rogers Centre on Saturday when Rojas belted a game-tying solo home run off Jeff Hoffman to force extra innings.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But for this World Series, Canadians are embracing it and belting it out far and wide as the slogan for their beloved Blue Jays.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Japan has punched above its weight on the global cultural stage for generations, but Hollywood studios have long regarded the country as one of the world’s most challenging places to shoot.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vote of confidence Heweliusz represents a huge vote of confidence from Netflix in CEE as the streamer celebrates its decade in a region that punches above its weight and has a bustling local entertainment sector.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Quietly handling the cornbread, with a buttery scent that smacks you right in the face, is her paternal grandmother.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the scene unfolds, the gorilla suddenly lifts its arm and smacks the glass, causing a crack.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The contestants then had to compete in a physically taxing challenge that involved pushing a heavy cart along a bumpy path, stacking sand bags, climbing ladders, knocking discs off poles, and then finally knocking down four bamboo targets.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kelly was fired Sunday, one day after a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M dropped the Tigers to 5-3 and all but knocked them out of the College Football Playoff race.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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