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

The mock neckline and thick ribbed cuffs give it a more luxurious, intentional design. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 As the party wrapped up and all the women talked about their friendship and their powerful bonds, Lynne Curtin took all of her unsold cuffs and teetered back to her Ford Focus on a pair of heels that looked as rickety as a wooden rollercoaster. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Some even have button-up cuffs so they can be worn with different heel heights. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Inside, there’s dedicated storage for rings and earrings, as well as larger necklaces and cuffs. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Ramsay told the Miami Herald that Lopez was back in county jail Monday afternoon and provided photos of him being processed in cuffs and shackles. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 An added bonus is built-in sun protection and a cord lock around the cuffs to help prevent bug bites. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Posey accessorized her look with statement jewelry pieces, including rings, bracelet and earrings by David Webb.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Decades later, in September 2023, the bracelet made headlines again, when it was auctioned by Julien’s Auctions.

— Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

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Verb

Tailored trousers kept the outfit polished, while paisley socks beneath leather wedge pumps gave it a tongue-in-cheek finish.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of socks

Noun

The local chain, which Dick Portillo founded in 1963, offers solid versions of local favorites, including hot dogs, Italian beef, and a Maxwell Street Polish.

— Amy Cavanaugh, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Processing 'monopoly' But the push is facing growing resistance as host governments demand more local processing, a stage China dominates and has turned into a key supply-chain chokepoint.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of chain

Verb

Guests learned about red panda conservation and were able to support the zoo’s red pandas through special animal adoption boxes available for purchase.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of boxes

Noun

That thinking shaped the recording of GODBREATH, with the band tracking all 11 songs live rather than building each performance separately.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026
The band’s sonic palette and songwriting show impressive growth here, but their lyrics have grown much darker.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 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

Someone slaps a strip of medical tape across their lips, promises you deeper sleep, fewer snores and a sharper jawline by morning, then cuts to a dreamy sunrise shot.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
As the child puts his hands up, Bible says Campbell slaps them away, then drags him off the field.

— Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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