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
At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
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Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 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
Queen Camilla added Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets in agate and carnelian and pinned Queen Victoria’s sapphire-and-diamond wedding brooch near her left shoulder.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Some examples took more direct cues—such as the collectible Egyptian Pattern bracelets and brooches similar to 1924 examples depicting hieroglyphs.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Concerts, merchandise aplenty, World Cup charm bracelets and a nearby Waffle House too.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 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
Through a partnership between FIFA and Bank of America, fans can create their own charm bracelets featuring the host country flags, soccer balls and Kansas City-exclusive designs.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Traditionally, sleepaway summer camps have been places to connect with nature, make boondoggle bracelets, and shower in your swimsuit.
—Brendan Cosgrove, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 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
Queen Camilla added Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets in agate and carnelian and pinned Queen Victoria’s sapphire-and-diamond wedding brooch near her left shoulder.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Some examples took more direct cues—such as the collectible Egyptian Pattern bracelets and brooches similar to 1924 examples depicting hieroglyphs.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Concerts, merchandise aplenty, World Cup charm bracelets and a nearby Waffle House too.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 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
Through a partnership between FIFA and Bank of America, fans can create their own charm bracelets featuring the host country flags, soccer balls and Kansas City-exclusive designs.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Traditionally, sleepaway summer camps have been places to connect with nature, make boondoggle bracelets, and shower in your swimsuit.
—Brendan Cosgrove, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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The bail agents then got the man into handcuffs.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The man in brown pants is later seen in handcuffs and being led away while screaming at someone.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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His shirts also featured yokes and wider cuffs, a departure from the norm at the time.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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