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
Consider identification for children, such as ID bracelets, tags, or cards with waterproof sleeves, that include a parent or guardian’s phone number and key medical information.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Once a week, children at First Academy Preschool in Leesburg wear purple vests equipped with electronic devices that work like fitness bracelets.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The singer’s fans, known as Swifties, who had flown to Austria from across the globe to attend a performance of her record-setting Eras Tour were devastated, but rallied to turn Vienna into a citywide trading post for friendship bracelets and singalongs.
—Philipp Jenne, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Fans remained optimistic by gathering in the city and singing along to her top hits and trading their signature friendship bracelets after the performances were called off.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The singer's fans, known as Swifties, who had flown to Austria from across the globe to attend a performance of her record-setting Eras Tour were devastated, but rallied to turn Vienna into a citywide trading post for friendship bracelets and singalongs.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The ring is already taken care of, but earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are an opportunity to get a little more creative.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
It was stolen along with three gold bracelets from the Drents Museum in January 2025 while on loan.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Once a week, children at First Academy Preschool in Leesburg wear purple vests equipped with electronic devices that work like fitness bracelets.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The singer’s fans, known as Swifties, who had flown to Austria from across the globe to attend a performance of her record-setting Eras Tour were devastated, but rallied to turn Vienna into a citywide trading post for friendship bracelets and singalongs.
—Philipp Jenne, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Fans remained optimistic by gathering in the city and singing along to her top hits and trading their signature friendship bracelets after the performances were called off.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The singer's fans, known as Swifties, who had flown to Austria from across the globe to attend a performance of her record-setting Eras Tour were devastated, but rallied to turn Vienna into a citywide trading post for friendship bracelets and singalongs.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The ring is already taken care of, but earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are an opportunity to get a little more creative.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
It was stolen along with three gold bracelets from the Drents Museum in January 2025 while on loan.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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Pat hung his head and did not comment as he was escorted in handcuffs out of the 104th Precinct station house.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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After placing Allen in handcuffs, officers moved him a short distance away to remove what appeared to be a tactical vest.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Despite many of the area’s mansions housing businesses or fairly average restaurant chains, this stretch of Sarrià still belongs to the wealthy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The star was dipped in a rainbow of colors from her décolletage down to the spiral train of her body-hugging dress with fringe falling down the cuffs of the long-sleeve gown.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Chanel placed dense red plumes at the waist in a boa-like band, then repeated the feather texture at the cuffs.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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