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as in bound
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
manacled the prisoner to the wall
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as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
in this situation, the police are manacled by unnecessary regulations
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Recent Examples of manacled
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
King appeared in a gray and white, striped prison suit, with his hands manacled at his waist.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manacled
Adjective
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Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The custom wheels mirror the gears of watch movements, too, with lightweight alloy hoops enhancing maneuverability and a bolted hub improving stiffness.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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But goal concessions just before and after half-time hampered their campaign, as did failing to take their chances.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Dodgers star was hampered by injury issues throughout 2025 after undergoing offseason surgery on his right ankle.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Throughout the series, Creasy is operating under the intel that the FRP, an extremist organization in Brazil, and its imprisoned leader, Ferraz, are behind the bombing of the high-rise.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment in Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son, Duannis Tabaoda.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The other five people tied to the case also began buying stock around that time.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Federal Reserve controls the federal funds rate, which is a rate that banks charge each other and is more closely tied to credit cards, personal loans, and home-equity lines.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Trump advisers have said the South Korea trade deal will remain impeded until there’s a resolution over the Coupang issue.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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The Golden Knights play a center-release system, where their defensemen don’t travel above the tops of circles, and both defensemen stay anchored close to their net, and their center does most of the work.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Outrage over the remarks has grown as the Angels remain anchored at the bottom of the standings.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In fact, sheriff's deputies handcuffed a Black man accused of assaulting another Black man.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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After being handcuffed and booked at a juvenile detention center, another copy of the fake ID was located in Lindsey’s wallet.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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“Manacled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manacled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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