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
Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
The bracelets were an initiative by Bank of America as the official bank of this year’s World Cup.
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Zuri Primos
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The customizable bracelets, known as Fan Bands, are being offered at all 11 host city Fan Fest locations, but became an incredibly hot commodity in Philly almost immediately.
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Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Magnetic Gold sees gold chains, chokers, bracelets, earrings, and statement rings decorated with diamonds in unusual cuts and colors.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Matching white gold manchette bracelets complete the suite.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Included are layerable tank tops, wear-everywhere bracelets, and even one-and-done dresses.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Near the parking lot, a big, gray stand was brightly lit and a line of people, some 50 strong, were still lined up to get their two bracelets, a popular handout.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
No matter what the hype, candles, sonic devices, and bracelets don’t keep mosquitoes away.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
The bracelets were an initiative by Bank of America as the official bank of this year’s World Cup.
—
Zuri Primos
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The customizable bracelets, known as Fan Bands, are being offered at all 11 host city Fan Fest locations, but became an incredibly hot commodity in Philly almost immediately.
—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Magnetic Gold sees gold chains, chokers, bracelets, earrings, and statement rings decorated with diamonds in unusual cuts and colors.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Matching white gold manchette bracelets complete the suite.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Included are layerable tank tops, wear-everywhere bracelets, and even one-and-done dresses.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Near the parking lot, a big, gray stand was brightly lit and a line of people, some 50 strong, were still lined up to get their two bracelets, a popular handout.
—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
No matter what the hype, candles, sonic devices, and bracelets don’t keep mosquitoes away.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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Once outside, paramedics determined that Martin had stopped breathing, removed his handcuffs and began CPR.
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The suspect was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody.
Noun
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But in the past few years, his shop Freak House, located near Downtown Dadeland in Kendall, became the go-to spot for fashion-forward goths looking for platform boots, silver chains, dragon figurines and an array of funky fashion.
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In a city already destabilized by unlawful tax foreclosure, fraudsters found opportunity in homes burdened by vacancy and broken chains of ownership.
Noun
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The jacket featured long sleeves and a zipper running down the front placket, along with symmetrical breast pockets, a sharp collar and a button motif at the cuffs.
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His shirts also featured yokes and wider cuffs, a departure from the norm at the time.
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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