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
The actress paired the gold frock with a statement necklace that reached her torso, along with sparkling earrings, rings and bracelets.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Back in 1989, WWJD bracelets made their appearance.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Investigators say the couriers then took the gold bars to the two stores, where they were allegedly melted down into bracelets and other jewelry that could be sold.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
And the ornamental stones carved into the chunky rings and bracelets on the runway?
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
For those seeking something other than belt buckles, the company also makes bracelets, cuff links, pendants, necklaces and rings as well as alligator leather belts to hold those intricate buckles.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The tennis bracelets alone totaled 225 diamonds.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
To end the meal, our waitress tied red string bracelets with small wooden charms around our wrists, a gesture meant to bring good fortune in the year ahead.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Back in 1989, WWJD bracelets made their appearance.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Investigators say the couriers then took the gold bars to the two stores, where they were allegedly melted down into bracelets and other jewelry that could be sold.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
And the ornamental stones carved into the chunky rings and bracelets on the runway?
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
For those seeking something other than belt buckles, the company also makes bracelets, cuff links, pendants, necklaces and rings as well as alligator leather belts to hold those intricate buckles.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The tennis bracelets alone totaled 225 diamonds.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
To end the meal, our waitress tied red string bracelets with small wooden charms around our wrists, a gesture meant to bring good fortune in the year ahead.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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Reina turned himself in at the downtown Sacramento County Main Jail, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, which posted a video of Reina in handcuffs on social media.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The next moment, they were being whisked away in handcuffs to a detention center in the brush country of South Texas, in the small town of Dilley – population 5,732.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and road flares.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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Inside the blue bag were the plastic flex cuffs, the complaint said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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