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
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
The leather of both has softened with age, but there are no cracks in their surfaces, the insulation is still lofty enough for thermal efficiency, and neither the Give’r nor the Kinco’s extended cuffs have stretched beyond normal wear.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Tomorrow’s practice pants hung suspended along the edge, their cuffs stopping just short of the ground.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The dress, an ode to Giorgio Armani, also featured two cutouts on her shoulders and a micro turtleneck, both of which were crystal- and pearl-dusted, as were the cuffs of her sleeves.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The oversized, cropped trench features stylish details such as dramatic storm flaps, a removable tie belt, and belted cuffs, giving it a unique twist on the classic style.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Like if Penny Lane met Empress Joséphine, Robbie wore a full-length toile coat with pale pink shearling at the cuffs and neckline.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The classic crewneck sweater keeps you warm without feeling too heavy, and decorative buttons at the cuffs add a small but elegant detail.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
So named for Kate Hudson’s character in Almost Famous, the Penny Lane coat often has light or dark brown suede fabric, but its most defining characteristic is the fur (faux, hopefully) around the collar, cuffs, and hem.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
The leather of both has softened with age, but there are no cracks in their surfaces, the insulation is still lofty enough for thermal efficiency, and neither the Give’r nor the Kinco’s extended cuffs have stretched beyond normal wear.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Tomorrow’s practice pants hung suspended along the edge, their cuffs stopping just short of the ground.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The dress, an ode to Giorgio Armani, also featured two cutouts on her shoulders and a micro turtleneck, both of which were crystal- and pearl-dusted, as were the cuffs of her sleeves.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The oversized, cropped trench features stylish details such as dramatic storm flaps, a removable tie belt, and belted cuffs, giving it a unique twist on the classic style.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Like if Penny Lane met Empress Joséphine, Robbie wore a full-length toile coat with pale pink shearling at the cuffs and neckline.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The classic crewneck sweater keeps you warm without feeling too heavy, and decorative buttons at the cuffs add a small but elegant detail.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
Noun
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The adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Vergara kept her accessories simple with a dainty evil eye bracelet adorning her wrist.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition to tops and bottoms, don’t forget to snag this pair of Merino wool socks for just $11.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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Ten years after his expulsion, Saleh’s third feature in the trilogy, after Boy From Heaven, socks it to Egypt’s military leaders and General Intelligence Service (GIS), and by implication al-Sisi.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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The rich Redfellows get dispatched one by one in scenes that are fun but empty — neither cathartic nor comic, simply boxes to be checked off to great big poundings of thunder and harpsichords.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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With new openings in Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, Robert De Niro and his business partners are expanding Nobu’s hotel chain across Europe fast.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Olympic medals weren’t designed to be worn around the neck until 1960, when a laurel-leaf chain was introduced in Rome, and subsequently ribbons became standard.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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And then the council comes along and chops it off.—
David Treuer,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Very was part of the band's last three studio albums, including Cope in 2014, A Black Mile to the Surface in 2017 and The Million Masks of God in 2021.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Song Sung Blue actress has cemented herself as an awards season darling for her role as Claire Sardina, one half of a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band—and Hudson embraced a sartorial challenge while combining so many divisive trends into one monochromatic look on Sunday night.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But for a city of under 60,000 year-round residents, this place punches well above its weight class.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kingsley Ibeh, right, punches Jarrell Miller during a heavyweight boxing match in New York City on Saturday.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Boston Blue slaps a fresh coat of paint on Blue Bloods, the CBS procedural that ended its 14-season run last year.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Dec. 2025
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Speaking with Cocoa Butter about her most memorable roles, Calloway revealed that the moment Ike slaps Jackie came across so emotional and raw because the stunt went wrong.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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