cuffing

present participle of cuff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffing
Verb
  • In extreme cases, like intentionally punching another player, a referee can go straight to a red card and eject a player from the match.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Former Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite is no longer facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly punching a Denver Police officer in 2024 at Denver International Airport, but the officer is still suing him over the incident.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • With his second consecutive victory and third this season, Denny Hamlin now trails Tyler Reddick by only 51 points, chopping 78 points off the margin in the past three seasons.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • Hold Cutting Boards In Place Some cutting boards are quite slick on top of counters, which is both unsafe and inconvenient when chopping food.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • In the run-up to the elections, Russia upped pressure on its ally by slapping import bans on Armenian products, including fresh fruit, flowers and spirits.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna called a third strike, but Madrigal argued with the umpire, emphatically slapping his head.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • For some Americans, yes A weather forecast issued on Monday by the NWS shows heavy snow socking the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region this week ahead of Thanksgiving, with some storms poised to strike on the holiday.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
  • As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Sounds like big savings knocking on your doorstep.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • At least one other Portland ICE building protester has been sentenced to prison, but not for assaulting a federal officer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
  • One person was charged with assaulting a police officer.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Police are investigating a swatting incident that targeted a school and Walmart in Hamden on Wednesday.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • Staal lost his edge on his skate, but that didn’t stop him from swatting a back-handed shot of his own toward the net.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
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“Cuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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