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
Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Historically, the Daytona had rice bead-type bracelets, so why not?
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Last month, all five Quakertown teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in February had their ankle bracelets removed and were released from house arrest.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Products aimed at women in that stage of life include everything from bracelets and rings claiming to help ease hot flashes to cooling blankets and bedding.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The Ôrəbella founder elevated the look with gold jewelry, including hoop earrings, a stack of bracelets, a long necklace, and a statement ring.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
To date, the missing bracelets have not been recovered.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
There is some evidence that alternatives to detention, including electronic monitoring methods such as smart phone apps and ankle bracelets, or regular check-ins with case managers, can keep people in the system during years-long immigration cases.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Historically, the Daytona had rice bead-type bracelets, so why not?
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Last month, all five Quakertown teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in February had their ankle bracelets removed and were released from house arrest.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Products aimed at women in that stage of life include everything from bracelets and rings claiming to help ease hot flashes to cooling blankets and bedding.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
The Ôrəbella founder elevated the look with gold jewelry, including hoop earrings, a stack of bracelets, a long necklace, and a statement ring.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
To date, the missing bracelets have not been recovered.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
There is some evidence that alternatives to detention, including electronic monitoring methods such as smart phone apps and ankle bracelets, or regular check-ins with case managers, can keep people in the system during years-long immigration cases.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
Noun
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Body-camera footage shows him being placed in handcuffs, while agents searched his FedEx truck for some sign of Athena.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Woods participated in four exercises before a deputy placed him in handcuffs.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Informed Dining Act, which would require restaurant chains to identify menu items that have high sugar or sodium, passed the House, but was still being considered in the Senate.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two Trump hotel chains catering to middle-class travelers in his first term shut down for lack of demand.—
Bernard Condon,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its other travel-friendly features include four large patch-flap pockets, pleated cuffs, and a stand collar that buttons at the neck.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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