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
Such declarations mean little to devotees like Marta Azcona, proprietor of Botanica La Fe a la Santísima Muerte in Fort Worth, Texas, whose shop is a warren of Santa Muerte statues, candles, bracelets and figurines.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Earrings, necklaces and bracelets are all designed to withstand sweat, water, and everyday wear, perfect for the beach, pool, workouts and beyond.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
His legacy of creating avant-garde timepieces lives on in the growing popularity of vintage Patek Philippe watches on gold mesh bracelets.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Some come with matching pendant necklaces or bracelets; others are unique, handmade pieces.
—Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
The former Beatles star was greeted by several fans and handed numerous friendship bracelets on the way to his seat in the VIP tent.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The night before qualifying, AB, Nereyda and friends sat in a hotel room making bracelets.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Enjoy aguas frescas, body and face painting or make your own daisy chain bracelets.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
They can also be worn with luxury watches and various other bracelets already in one’s wardrobe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Earrings, necklaces and bracelets are all designed to withstand sweat, water, and everyday wear, perfect for the beach, pool, workouts and beyond.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
His legacy of creating avant-garde timepieces lives on in the growing popularity of vintage Patek Philippe watches on gold mesh bracelets.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Some come with matching pendant necklaces or bracelets; others are unique, handmade pieces.
—Lidia Maseres, Glamour, 3 June 2026
The former Beatles star was greeted by several fans and handed numerous friendship bracelets on the way to his seat in the VIP tent.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The night before qualifying, AB, Nereyda and friends sat in a hotel room making bracelets.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Enjoy aguas frescas, body and face painting or make your own daisy chain bracelets.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
They can also be worn with luxury watches and various other bracelets already in one’s wardrobe.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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After court officers led Santos out of the courtroom in handcuffs, the Chinatown activist, Karlin Chan, said the sentencing gives the community closure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Chopper 4 captured the moment deputies and troopers chased the man and put him in handcuffs.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The capsule-wardrobe basic boasts a chic oversized fit, ruched cuffs, and an always-in pinstriped pattern.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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When reapplying sunscreen throughout the day, try to avoid clothing necklines and cuffs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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