cuffs 1 of 2

noun

plural of cuff
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of cuff
as in socks

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Recent Examples of cuffs
Noun
Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 The iron’s precision tip is perfectly shaped for removing wrinkles from hard-to-reach spots, like a shirt’s collar or cuffs. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Occasional measurements with traditional cuffs may provide fewer insights. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have found themselves in cuffs. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 July 2026 Smiling and laughing cockily as he was led out of an NYPD precinct in cuffs, Assaidi was charged with reckless endangerment. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 Their polished silhouette is elevated with front and back pleats, functional belt loops, and stitched cuffs. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 Steam the garment up and down, paying particular attention to places moths are likely to hide, such as pockets, cuffs, collars, and underarms. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 His cuffs and chains were removed and a few minutes later he was pronounced dead, according to the family. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
  1. bracelet
  2. socks
  3. chain
  4. boxes
  5. band
  6. chops
  7. punches
  8. slaps
Noun
  • The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The one-hour workshop guides guests through making a simple personalized bracelet.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of bracelet
Verb
  • Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The makeup department added scars to Shaynak’s knees and legs to reflect his character’s backstory, but the compression socks Shaynak wore were his own.
    — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The Kansas City-area chain had operated for 33 years before announcing its closure.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of chain
Verb
  • Brlan said the planter boxes along with artificial turf, plants and soil supplied by Uplift Property Management were a huge addition to the new garden.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • The cardboard boxes the food is packaged in are also being resold online, with one user selling them for $15 each.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of boxes
Noun
  • Georgia’s Okefenokee, meanwhile, sits in the subtropical climate band, where peat deposits are more scarce — and where most that do remain have been altered by humans.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • This is the first time that Nia has written an album with a live band performance in mind.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Definition of chops
Verb
  • As the officer is pinned down, one person repeatedly punches her in the head while another appears to strike her with an unidentified object before a second officer intervenes.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Plus, the contrast stitching throughout both the top and shorts gives it a polished look that punches well above its $37 price tag.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • Helmut Haller, West Germany vs England, 1966 Ray Wilson misjudges his headed clearance, Haller gathers it on the edge of the box and, just before Bobby Moore can close him down, slaps a right-footed shot into the far corner.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of slaps

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