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
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
It’s made with a midweight, breathable linen and rayon blend and has a relaxed fit with a tunic-length shirttail hem, chest pocket, and cuffed long sleeves.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 11 June 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Although he was ultimately served, Blackburn’s decision to resort to physical evasion has now landed him in cuffs.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 June 2025
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Noun
She was led out of the lobby on her own feet while cuffed, then led upstairs to county offices shortly after 10:30 a.m.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
It’s made with a midweight, breathable linen and rayon blend and has a relaxed fit with a tunic-length shirttail hem, chest pocket, and cuffed long sleeves.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
Think ear cuffs, abstract shapes, mismatched pieces, or anything that catches your eye with a bit of flair.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Although he was ultimately served, Blackburn’s decision to resort to physical evasion has now landed him in cuffs.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 June 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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When the vehicle slowed for a group of kids, Rivera boxed him in.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Just days after boxing Jake Paul in the main event of a match held at Anaheim’s Honda Center, former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
Verb
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In recent days, Trump has slapped tariffs of at least 20% set to begin Aug. 1 on more than a dozen countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Canada previously retaliated against tariffs with levies on U.S. goods, slapping tariffs on $20.7 billion of goods in March as well as 25% tariffs on non-USMCA compliant autos in April.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Her long extensions were seemingly chopped above the shoulders and shaped in wide curls, with the exception of a tiny, tight coil positioned on her forehead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Meanwhile, put peanut butter and chopped chocolate in large heatproof bowl.—
Cathy Thomas,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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Willi Castro belted a solo shot off Hodge to make it 5-0, Lewis singled in a run, and Harrison Bader completed the six-run outburst with a two-run homer of his own off Hodge.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Manny Machado, who in the fourth inning got his 2,000th career hit, belted his 357th career homer in the eighth inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Another of Raleigh's sons, Kyle, ran up, and punched Morrow in the head before pinning him to the pavement.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Kelly tries to pick up his cell phone and belongings scattered on a bike lane when the twins return and begin punching him, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Standing all of 4-foot-5 and weighing 63 pounds, Indie-Reign routinely smacks the ball about 170 yards off the tee.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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In 1648, a group of English Puritans set sail from Bermuda to avoid religious persecution only to smack into Devil’s Backbone reef.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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Less than a month later, Monson knocked nearly 10 seconds off the American record at 10,000 meters, running 30:03.82 at The Ten, a Sound Running distance carnival in San Juan Capistrano.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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On Saturday, the New York Yankees slugger knocked a ball over the outfield wall to reach the milestone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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