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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In an attempt to stabilize their attendance base, chains like Six Flags have started to offer all-parks passes to give visitors access to all 42 of their parks and cut into some of the destination market.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The study also factors in varying fees paid by different types of retailers, with major chains often able to negotiate lower fees with the credit card companies.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For 2024's Out100 celebration, Zaya rocked a jacket featuring a fur collar and fur cuffs that looked straight out of Fran Drescher's closet inThe Nanny.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The boy was still in cuffs when his father arrived a few minutes later and began filming on his cellphone.—
Clare Amari,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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