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
Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The crewneck has side slits and contrast ribbing along the cuffs and hemline.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The style is so well tailored without feeling overly fitted with elegant ribbed detailing on the neckline and cuffs.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Features include dropped shoulders, oversized body, and straight wide sleeves with slit cuffs in a beautiful blue hue that will lift your basics.
—Aldo, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The anticipated revelry was characteristic of González, a 48-year-old attorney and recent mother of twins who prior to the election showed up at her party’s assembly wearing a Wonder Woman tiara and cuffs.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Kangaroo pockets keep your phone and keys close, and clever thumbhole cuffs will keep hands warm and fingers free on cold days.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Dev rolled down the cuffs of his shirt to keep warm.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The crewneck has side slits and contrast ribbing along the cuffs and hemline.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The style is so well tailored without feeling overly fitted with elegant ribbed detailing on the neckline and cuffs.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Features include dropped shoulders, oversized body, and straight wide sleeves with slit cuffs in a beautiful blue hue that will lift your basics.
—Aldo, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The anticipated revelry was characteristic of González, a 48-year-old attorney and recent mother of twins who prior to the election showed up at her party’s assembly wearing a Wonder Woman tiara and cuffs.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Kangaroo pockets keep your phone and keys close, and clever thumbhole cuffs will keep hands warm and fingers free on cold days.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
Noun
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As for accessories, Stefani went with silver bangle bracelets and a few rings.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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But Chico could also be problematic, racking up so many DUIs that by 2007 the star was required to wear an ankle bracelet that monitored his alcohol intake.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Riu hotel chain did not immediately respond to TIME’s request for comment.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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This chain of violence and victimhood just goes on eternally.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pep band expanded too, taking over most of section 101 after needing about three rows the night before.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Both films are directed by Rob Reiner, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles as the fictional English heavy metal band Spinal Tap in the latest outing.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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