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
In a nod to a city skyline, the bracelets and multifunctional brooch use cubes of varying height.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
RRCs demand accountability through ankle bracelets, accountability and adherence to rules that are similar to those of anyone in prison.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Each of the watches has its bracelets and cases hand-serrated by files, giving the sleek sports watch a post-apocalyptic twist in stark contrast to its mirror-effect gradient dial.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Procase Travel-size Jewelry Box Rather than toss your rings, bracelets, and earrings into a clear Ziploc bag, scoop up this $9 travel-friendly jewelry case ahead of your next flight.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Their desire, soured, turns into rage; the women in my family wear their resentments like bracelets.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
So 🎶 make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it🎶 — and maybe share this newsletter with someone who needs a little Swift and spice in their September!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Her earrings, cuff bracelets, and necklaces are fabricated using a variety of techniques, including fold forming.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
RRCs demand accountability through ankle bracelets, accountability and adherence to rules that are similar to those of anyone in prison.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Each of the watches has its bracelets and cases hand-serrated by files, giving the sleek sports watch a post-apocalyptic twist in stark contrast to its mirror-effect gradient dial.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Procase Travel-size Jewelry Box Rather than toss your rings, bracelets, and earrings into a clear Ziploc bag, scoop up this $9 travel-friendly jewelry case ahead of your next flight.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Their desire, soured, turns into rage; the women in my family wear their resentments like bracelets.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
So 🎶 make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it🎶 — and maybe share this newsletter with someone who needs a little Swift and spice in their September!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Her earrings, cuff bracelets, and necklaces are fabricated using a variety of techniques, including fold forming.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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One was that the workers be transported from a detention facility to the Atlanta airport without handcuffs or other physical restraints.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Human Rights First raised concerns about the conditions on board the planes, with many deportees held in handcuffs or shackles for the entire flight, which can stop off in multiple countries and last more than 30 hours.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the jacket remains classic, the slimmer trousers and long cuffs of the shirt both show a sense of humor and risk-taking that’s become something of a signature to Pascal’s style.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Disclaimer nominee Cate Blanchett picked a jumpsuit with side cutouts and white cuffs.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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