as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the mama cat would give her kittens a cuff with a paw whenever they played too rough
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as in bracelet
usually cuffs plural
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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as in to sock
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Recent Examples of cuff
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
On a carpeted hallway in the federal building in Westwood, bulletproof vest-wearing agents thrust the senator to the ground on his stomach and cuffed his hands behind his back.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
The Grey's Anatomy alum accessorized with an oversize blue ring and matching cuff bracelet, as well as a small pair of sunglasses.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Noun
He was arrested, floored and cuffed, only later to be let go.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
On a carpeted hallway in the federal building in Westwood, bulletproof vest-wearing agents thrust the senator to the ground on his stomach and cuffed his hands behind his back.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Verb
Queen Camilla wore a long-sleeve, floor-length white gown by Fiona Clare, featuring embroidery on the cuffs and hemline of the dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
The Grey's Anatomy alum accessorized with an oversize blue ring and matching cuff bracelet, as well as a small pair of sunglasses.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuff
Verb
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On the next offering from Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estévez, Vientos socked a slider to right field for a three-run double.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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My favorite moment Wednesday began when Padres lefty Jackson Merrill socked Gore’s letter-high, center-cut fastball toward deep left-center field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Rahaman continued the family legacy by boxing from 1964 to 1972, winning 14 out of his 18 fights.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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His ability to box out an opponent for a rebound is something he’s carried to the football field with jump balls.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Read more: Trump’s penalty threat puts India in a bind over Russian oil Trump has slapped steep tariffs on India.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some claim the male victim slapped one of the perpetrators before the fight, sparking the beatdown.—
Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The only chopping required is for the chicken itself, if your butcher doesn’t give you a hand, and to mince the garlic.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cucumbers are good for more than just chopping into salads as an afterthought, including: Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Lowe belted a grand slam and put the Royals in an early hole.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The one Alex Bregman belted for a two-run home run arrived at 93.3 mph.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is punching back at President Donald Trump — in memes and capital letters.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s first offensive drive of the Bears game was spoiled because of the team’s inability to punch the ball into the end zone on four goal line runs.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At one point, an overhead bin popped open and a few unbuckled passengers smacked their head on the ceiling.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sitting down with IndieWire, smack in the middle of their getting ready process for World of Wonder’s FYC Pride Event on June 6 in Los Angeles, Season 17 queens Onya Nurve and Jewels Sparkles said the key to harnessing that legacy was having fun.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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Linear Networks revenue fell 15% to $2.27 billion and operating income declined 28% to $697 million driven by the Star India transaction that knocked international revenue down by 58%.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Because, at the end of the day, there’s so many things that can knock your confidence.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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