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
After completing their survey, archaeologists declared the bracelets Danefæ, a designation given to significant artifacts that become the property of the Danish state.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
At the morgue, the babies were brought in with their diapers and blankets and with their hospital ID bracelets still wrapped around their tiny ankles.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
In March, all of the teens had their ankle bracelets removed and were released from house arrest.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 7 May 2026
At the morgue, the babies were brought in with their diapers and blankets and with their hospital ID bracelets still wrapped around their tiny ankles.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
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.
—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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
At the morgue, the babies were brought in with their diapers and blankets and with their hospital ID bracelets still wrapped around their tiny ankles.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
In March, all of the teens had their ankle bracelets removed and were released from house arrest.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 7 May 2026
At the morgue, the babies were brought in with their diapers and blankets and with their hospital ID bracelets still wrapped around their tiny ankles.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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Video from the scene early Wednesday morning showed FBI agents at the business, with one man coming out of the building with his hands up, and another was seen being questioned while wearing handcuffs.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Thursday, Thorsen was flown in handcuffs from Germany to Atlanta, also the home of CDC headquarters.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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In the 30 years since the program began, it has been implemented by a number of states and nationwide retail chains, and is now mandatory in all federal office buildings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images From Domino’s Pizza to Applebee’s, restaurant chains are reporting that sales softened in March as gas prices spiked.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Cassie’s OnlyFans journey begins with her making content posing as a dog, replete with dog ears, collar, leash, wrist cuffs, tail, and a satin corset from Sweeney’s lingerie line SYRN, bending over and lapping up water from a bowl on the ground.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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This dress included floral embroidery around the collar, neckline, cuffs and running down the front placket of the design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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