Thesaurus results for CUFFS

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

Choose to wear the cuffs and earrings on their own or pair them together for a fashion-forward look. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026 To mix things up, try out this striped blouse, which is designed with smocked cuffs that add a unique touch to the otherwise traditional top. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Clad with ballistic-resistant plate carriers, the deputies surrounded Martinez’s truck, drawing their guns and forcing him into cuffs. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 This style is made from heavyweight cotton with a contrasting corduroy collar and cuffs, snap closures down the front, and roomy front flap pockets. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Think exaggerated cuffs, oversized pendants, sculptural brooches and dramatic earrings that can transform an entire look. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The matching collar and cuffs that fit with the general colour scheme — lovely stuff. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Ribbed trim around the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem elevates the look. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs

Noun

As well, her Darlene De Sedle 22k gold and opal diamond ring and matching crystal opal bracelet from the suite once owned by Elizabeth Taylor and gifted to her by her husband.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Shop Official KPop Demon Hunters Jewelry The KPop Demon Hunters capsule collection includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets and keychains inspired by HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop singing trio in the film.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of bracelet

Verb

Lest someone try to squish the existing MoMA x Nike socks into the split-toe, collaborative tabi socks will also release alongside the sneakers.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
The solid-color options are less than $3 per pair, making these compression socks a steal.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of socks

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Niihau is the seventh-largest island in the Hawaiian Island chain, but the smallest populated island, according to the Niihau Cultural Heritage Foundation.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
In animals, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) inside the muscle supplies most of the mechanical energy, while an electrical impulse travels along a motor neuron and triggers a chain of events that causes skeletal muscle fibers to contract.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of chain

Verb

Pack in a picnic lunch from Ventura’s Harbor Cove Cafe, which boxes up sandwiches and snacks for visitors to the Channel Islands.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Sometimes the pursuit of a cleaner interface boxes you into one that will not grow with the feature pathways that emerge.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of boxes

Noun

Florida State’s band completed its pregame festivities, including Chief Osceola’s planting the spear atop Renegade at midfield after the coin toss.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The sound of the mas, the first taste of Haitian energy parade attendees will experience before seeing the group, is carried forward by Jesus Luc, a Harlem native and Lespri Ayiti’s band manager.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of band

Verb

If Tesla chops between roughly 330 and 425 into that Friday, the short options expire and the remaining December call is carried at a lower basis.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Sep. 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

Soto, looking irritated, reaches out and slaps him upside the head.

— Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
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

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