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
Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The bomber, which boasts more than a kilogram of cashmere and thoughtful engineering in the construction and cuffs, goes for 1,495 euros.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
When reapplying sunscreen throughout the day, try to avoid clothing necklines and cuffs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Plus, there are so many breezy sleeve styles and necklines to choose from, including whimsical ruffles, sophisticated boat neck tops, button-up cuffs, and more.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Bystanders called 911, helped get the cuffs off the woman and gave her water.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Court documents state Reyes was restrained with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders, but broke free multiple times.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Noun
Add extra lace notions like a collar or cuffs to make your dress feel less bare.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The bomber, which boasts more than a kilogram of cashmere and thoughtful engineering in the construction and cuffs, goes for 1,495 euros.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Kate Middleton often wears styles in bright, bold colors with contrasting white collars and cuffs, an element Diana also often employed.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
When reapplying sunscreen throughout the day, try to avoid clothing necklines and cuffs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Plus, there are so many breezy sleeve styles and necklines to choose from, including whimsical ruffles, sophisticated boat neck tops, button-up cuffs, and more.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Bystanders called 911, helped get the cuffs off the woman and gave her water.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Court documents state Reyes was restrained with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders, but broke free multiple times.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
Noun
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These pieces, like traditional tennis bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings, were viewed more as country club accouterments and status symbols than fashion-forward accessories.—
Samantha Solomon,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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The exclusive collection features bold pendant necklaces, earrings, and cuff bracelets, all set with semi-precious stones like carnelian, onyx, and golden jasper.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ramírez socks a basic single to center, but Crow-Armstrong didn’t field it cleanly and Ramírez hustled to second, the sort of instincts that have paved his path to such an illustrious career.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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That bit is a high point in a cunning time-capsule-worthy satire that socks it to corporate America and our fan worshipping selves.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Any gap in the verification chain undermines the entire tokenization premise, potentially exposing buyers to greenwashing accusations.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The same can be said for a handful of menu items from one of our favorite casual dining chains, Chili’s, which has garnered some passionate fans through the years.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To mark the occasion, Crumbl is also releasing limited-edition Martha Stewart boxes for its six-pack orders — perfect for gifting or adding a touch of elegance to any gathering.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Your major is a meaningful part of your journey, not a label that boxes you in.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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During the season finale of Making the Band 4 in 2008, Combs effectively dismantled the band at the peak of its success by firing O’Day and Woods.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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In his early teens, Jeremy picked up the guitar and started his own ‘80s metal band.—
Edie Peffley,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Food and drink The restaurant is intimate, with seating for 40, but the food punches way above its weight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Many of these nations have spent years building a footballing infrastructure that punches well above their demographic weight.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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
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The Reuben slaps this atypical corned beef on marble rye with homemade red sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and mayo/mustard sauce.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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