as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the mama cat would give her kittens a cuff with a paw whenever they played too rough
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as in bracelet
usually cuffs plural
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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as in to sock
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Recent Examples of cuff
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
On a carpeted hallway in the federal building in Westwood, bulletproof vest-wearing agents thrust the senator to the ground on his stomach and cuffed his hands behind his back.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
In Lenexa, staff members on shift were locked inside the building by agents before being escorted out in cuffs.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
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Noun
He was arrested, floored and cuffed, only later to be let go.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
On a carpeted hallway in the federal building in Westwood, bulletproof vest-wearing agents thrust the senator to the ground on his stomach and cuffed his hands behind his back.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Verb
This dress has a magnetic neck collar and extended hand cuffs that can offer even more coverage from the sun when needed.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
In Lenexa, staff members on shift were locked inside the building by agents before being escorted out in cuffs.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuff
Verb
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On the next offering from Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estévez, Vientos socked a slider to right field for a three-run double.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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My favorite moment Wednesday began when Padres lefty Jackson Merrill socked Gore’s letter-high, center-cut fastball toward deep left-center field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Rahaman continued the family legacy by boxing from 1964 to 1972, winning 14 out of his 18 fights.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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His ability to box out an opponent for a rebound is something he’s carried to the football field with jump balls.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anthony thinks his fiancé wants a mother more than a partner, so Giuseppe slaps a pie into his face?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, grey whales rolled in the presence of dolphins 56 times, and southern right whales slapped their pectoral fins on five occasions.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The only chopping required is for the chicken itself, if your butcher doesn’t give you a hand, and to mince the garlic.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cucumbers are good for more than just chopping into salads as an afterthought, including: Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nathaniel Lowe belted a grand slam and put the Royals in an early hole.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The one Alex Bregman belted for a two-run home run arrived at 93.3 mph.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is punching back at President Donald Trump — in memes and capital letters.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s first offensive drive of the Bears game was spoiled because of the team’s inability to punch the ball into the end zone on four goal line runs.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sure, they got smacked by Ohio State, but who didn't last winter?—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Two 10-ounce bags of Fresh Express lettuce got smacked with Stop Sales.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Phillies have not made any announcement on the severity of his injury but losing him could knock the defending NL East champs out of the playoffs early.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Whether Washington wants to make the playoffs or retain a lottery pick is an open question, but now that the Mystics control Seattle’s first-rounder (via the Sykes trade), a win Sunday could improve the Storm pick by knocking it into the lottery.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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