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
Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
GenAI can analyze data from home blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, and wearables, enabling earlier medication adjustments and timelier treatments.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The Habana pieces include bold ear cuffs, mesh gloves, fang-like grills, and a chainmail skirt.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Martinez remains in cuffs and on the ground, unmoving, for about a minute before paramedics already on the scene of the earlier traffic accident begin to provide medical aid.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Bad Bunny danced, ran, and gyrated up and down the stage’s short catwalk, wearing a white shirt with wide cuffs (reminiscent of a poet blouse), a vest and pants.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Large, thoughtful pockets stay accessible without flapping, and adjusters at the waist and cuffs help keep comfortability, even at mid-hike.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Binding at the hood and sleeve cuffs seals out the elements.
—Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Martinez remains in cuffs and on the ground, unmoving, for about a minute before paramedics already on the scene of the earlier traffic accident begin to provide medical aid.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
GenAI can analyze data from home blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, and wearables, enabling earlier medication adjustments and timelier treatments.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The Habana pieces include bold ear cuffs, mesh gloves, fang-like grills, and a chainmail skirt.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
Martinez remains in cuffs and on the ground, unmoving, for about a minute before paramedics already on the scene of the earlier traffic accident begin to provide medical aid.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Bad Bunny danced, ran, and gyrated up and down the stage’s short catwalk, wearing a white shirt with wide cuffs (reminiscent of a poet blouse), a vest and pants.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Large, thoughtful pockets stay accessible without flapping, and adjusters at the waist and cuffs help keep comfortability, even at mid-hike.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
Binding at the hood and sleeve cuffs seals out the elements.
—Outside, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
Noun
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He was sentenced to eight years before he was released with a GPS tracking bracelet and required to stay at a pre-release home in Rockland.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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These mosquito repellent bracelets offer a convenient, hands-free way to stay protected.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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In addition to tops and bottoms, don’t forget to snag this pair of Merino wool socks for just $11.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nick Phillips, with Applied Digital, said the tax exemption ban effectively boxes out data centers from building in South Dakota.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The rich Redfellows get dispatched one by one in scenes that are fun but empty — neither cathartic nor comic, simply boxes to be checked off to great big poundings of thunder and harpsichords.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The chain has more than 100 locations in California, including several in the Los Angeles area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 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
Noun
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Tommy DeCarlo, a longtime fan of Boston who became the classic rock band’s lead singer in the late 2000s, has died.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tommy DeCarlo, a singer who made the leap from fan to touring lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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After letting other fast men hit out first in the wind, Magnier punches through the middle and there is nothing that rivals Jordi Meeus or Jasper Philipsen can do.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nahill is even featured in a video, indulgently attempting to snack on a donut, before Tyson, now a de facto spokesperson for HHS’ healthy foods initiatives, slaps it out of his hand.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
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Is this violence different from the time in her childhood when Irene slaps her?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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