cuffed

past tense of cuff

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cuffed Whyte pulled the driver out of the car and cuffed him while the other officers moved to cuff Rivera. John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffed
Verb
  • While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.
    Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The first arrest came in May 2025, after Rodriguez allegedly punched his father in the face when asked to turn off his loud music, according to court records.
    Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Police say Moore stole cash from a woman, then punched her and a second woman when he was confronted.
    Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Step 5 Cook ½ small white onion, finely chopped, and remaining 2 Tbsp.
    Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Her hair was the color of wheat and chopped short at her chin.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Scott and Dylan walked away from faculty members and the video production crew and and Scott allegedly assaulted her in a janitor’s closet.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance after a man broke into a woman’s residence and assaulted her early Tuesday morning in a small Kansas town.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Brady House smacked a three-run homer, Jackson Kent pitched seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-2 on Friday.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In last fall’s season-opener, the Irish smacked Chicago Christian 47-6.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But their rookie linebacker extended his arms, threw out a hand and knocked the ball free from London’s grasp.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When the group decided to move the party to a house nearby, Pysher walked there alone and mistakenly knocked on the wrong door.
    Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As players and coaches hooted and hollered for Richman’s win, Mills socked a cheering Richman with a right hook to his facemask.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Yordan Alvarez socked his 34th home run in the eighth inning, a tiebreaking two-run shot that lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins and a sweep of the three-game interleague series.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Salaun was convinced that Stokes, who was a game-high plus-30, swatted five shots.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Coney Barrett shared her experience bringing home a bulletproof vest and having her house swatted, or subject to false police reports.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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“Cuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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