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 patent faux leather box has a wrap-around zipper closure and compartments with velvet-like lining to organize rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at home or on the go.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Over 30 pieces collected from the 1850s to the 1920s are on display, like Edwardian and late-Victorian diamond earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches and necklaces, a model of the 1903 Cadillac Model A, plus items collected from Steamboat Arabia’s sinking in 1856.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Shopping the online jeweler’s collection means classics like tennis bracelets and diamond toi et moi rings boast a more accessible price without losing the elevated appeal of fine jewelry.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Coins, bracelets, cutting devices for manicures and butchery, projectiles.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Rings, bracelets, and brooches poured in, with enough diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to embellish two crowns—one for Mary and a smaller one for Jesus, who sat in her lap.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Dreizen suggests projects like friendship bracelets and vision boards.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
Mel is a big fan of the bracelets.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Over 30 pieces collected from the 1850s to the 1920s are on display, like Edwardian and late-Victorian diamond earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches and necklaces, a model of the 1903 Cadillac Model A, plus items collected from Steamboat Arabia’s sinking in 1856.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Shopping the online jeweler’s collection means classics like tennis bracelets and diamond toi et moi rings boast a more accessible price without losing the elevated appeal of fine jewelry.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Coins, bracelets, cutting devices for manicures and butchery, projectiles.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Rings, bracelets, and brooches poured in, with enough diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to embellish two crowns—one for Mary and a smaller one for Jesus, who sat in her lap.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Dreizen suggests projects like friendship bracelets and vision boards.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
Mel is a big fan of the bracelets.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
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Brown was seen in handcuffs after the incident, but no arrests were made at the time because police could not locate a victim, WPLG reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Officers eventually placed the man into handcuffs after a struggle.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cuffs of the dress’ long sleeves included the same gem embellishments too.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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It’s designed for a subtly oversized fit in the brand’s EcoSmart fleece and has double-needle stitching at the crewneck and cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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