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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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Noun

That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone. — Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 The gold button motif at the center of the blazer was replicated with buttons in a line down the cuffs of Kidman’s blazer. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 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

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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

The band cemented its place in Warped Tour history in 2004 and performed on Linkin Park’s traveling Projekt Revolution festival in 2007.

— Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Is This It, the classic album by the Stokes, the rock band that turned the page from Gen X pop culture to something more distinctly millennial.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 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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