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
Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The ribbed cuffs lend a sleek finish, while the collared neckline adds a touch of polish.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Flat seams eliminate irritation and itching for loose threads, and an elastic waistband and cuffs at the ankles provides a snug fit that’s still forgiving.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The gown included accents with the ruffled cuffs and hemline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
On Friday, exactly one month after Kirk was assassinated, Robinson requested permission to wear civilian clothes in court and to appear without shackles and cuffs.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
His calves were encased in trim black riding boots with cognac cuffs.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The cuffs hurt Texas, more than anything else.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Dev rolled down the cuffs of his shirt to keep warm.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
Saint Laurent, himself attracted equally by beauty and seediness, telegraphed this split in Deneuve’s wardrobe, from a demure black dress with the white collar and cuffs to a black vinyl trench.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
The ribbed cuffs lend a sleek finish, while the collared neckline adds a touch of polish.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Flat seams eliminate irritation and itching for loose threads, and an elastic waistband and cuffs at the ankles provides a snug fit that’s still forgiving.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
The gown included accents with the ruffled cuffs and hemline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
On Friday, exactly one month after Kirk was assassinated, Robinson requested permission to wear civilian clothes in court and to appear without shackles and cuffs.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
His calves were encased in trim black riding boots with cognac cuffs.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
The cuffs hurt Texas, more than anything else.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Dev rolled down the cuffs of his shirt to keep warm.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
Noun
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The personalized letter bracelet (up to five characters) is a more minimalist design.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Following the Pandora Talisman campaign drop in August, Tyla accessorized her vintage Chanel minidress for the MTV VMAs with pieces from the collection, layering a bevy of Pandora Talisman necklaces and bracelets to complement her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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That confusion is further reflected by the manic hyper-subjectivity of Bronstein’s filmmaking, which boxes Linda into a close-up so tight that everything around her — especially her unnamed daughter, who almost never appears on screen — might as well be a disembodied echo of her own anxiety.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Around 2013, Hewson was part of an email chain of around twenty researchers working on the problem.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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As for accessories, Stewart added a silver chain necklace to her ensemble with a small padlock motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Take your time to let the pork chops sear and brown.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If the stock chops around, the trade can be scaled by layering additional spreads.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a band or DJ, this performer can engage the audience and provide them with a bona fide show.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of the metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, the band announced in a social media post.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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By the end, only one of the assassins is alive; Brian ties him to a tree and slaps him around a bit, demanding to know who hired him.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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