as in bracelet
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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Recent Examples of cuffs
Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Featuring pleated cuffs, front pockets, an adjustable hem with a draw string, and a front zipper, this jacket is both cute and functional.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Cassie was also wearing a collar with a leash and cuffs around her wrists.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The home kit features two shades of blue, as well as a striped collar and cuffs, while the away kit has two shades of white.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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
The convenient two-way zipper is present for quick access, in addition to soft temperature-regulating material and fold-over cuffs to keep your baby’s hands warm.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tyler Mikorski was about to board a flight to go on vacation with his girlfriend and her family on March 1 when police slapped cuffs on him.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Featuring pleated cuffs, front pockets, an adjustable hem with a draw string, and a front zipper, this jacket is both cute and functional.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Cassie was also wearing a collar with a leash and cuffs around her wrists.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The home kit features two shades of blue, as well as a striped collar and cuffs, while the away kit has two shades of white.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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
The convenient two-way zipper is present for quick access, in addition to soft temperature-regulating material and fold-over cuffs to keep your baby’s hands warm.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
Noun
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Her look was completed with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, a Bulgari ring, a Bulgari bracelet, a Deco bracelet and a diamond bracelet.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cardboard boxes the food is packaged in are also being resold online, with one user selling them for $15 each.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nick Phillips, with Applied Digital, said the tax exemption ban effectively boxes out data centers from building in South Dakota.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The remote chain of more than 60 islands off the tip of India, south of the Maldives, has been under British control since 1814.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some tribes, including the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma and Oneida Indian Nation in New York, have their own store chains.—
Mead Gruver,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The proposal chops $150 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, which battled against the largest budget cut in last year's negotiations.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Otherwise, check out an at-home pilates kit that includes a ring, ball, and bands for under $30.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scientists discovered the most distinct feature of Earth's oceans, besides their water, are flat bands of land up to several hundred miles wide and ranging in elevation from about 50 to 1,345 feet (15 to 410 meters) below sea level.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On instinct, Lindsay punches her in the face.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seconds later, the man in a New York police vest punches the unidentified man in the face.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Anderson slaps his hit down the right field line, just fair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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