as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement
putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
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Recent Examples of bracelets
Meanwhile, their sons were presented with custom bracelets from Kenton Michael Jewelry.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Those buying a 13-pack of cookies can get a pack of two friendship bracelets.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When Marie Curie’s new glowing discovery first hit the market, jewelers embedded radium in pendants and bracelets and sold them as chic wellness accessories—until decades later, people started dying of cancer.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Carey, who often works with stylist and designer Wilfredo Rosado, accessorized her dramatic look with coordinated silver bracelets with diamonds.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Pearl earrings and tennis bracelets will inject some playful femininity into your office wardrobe, which, for better or worse, usually tends to lean masculine.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Or tennis bracelets and home appliances?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Those buying a 13-pack of cookies can get a pack of two friendship bracelets.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
When Marie Curie’s new glowing discovery first hit the market, jewelers embedded radium in pendants and bracelets and sold them as chic wellness accessories—until decades later, people started dying of cancer.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Carey, who often works with stylist and designer Wilfredo Rosado, accessorized her dramatic look with coordinated silver bracelets with diamonds.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Pearl earrings and tennis bracelets will inject some playful femininity into your office wardrobe, which, for better or worse, usually tends to lean masculine.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Or tennis bracelets and home appliances?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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According to the complaint, agents alleged the ID was fake and held him in handcuffs for more than an hour.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Adair, still in handcuffs, is then picked up from the wheelchair by several deputies and placed on his stomach on the bottom bunk in his cell, the KBI said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the defense plays high coverage to take the deep ball away, the Buckeyes can throw it short and move the chains.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While several supermarket chains and independent stores sell Scott & Jon’s pasta and seafood dishes, as of Sunday morning, Publix and Walmart were the major chains that announced on their websites they were hit by this recall.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This lightweight sweatshirt is casual yet fashion forward, thanks to a slightly boxy silhouette and shiny ribbon trim at the cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cuffs hurt Texas, more than anything else.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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