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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
He was taken to the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan after arriving in New York at the Wall Street heliport in a helicopter, with cuffs binding both his arms and legs.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
White wore a shimmering purple jacket, featuring metallic silver elements and black cuffs.
—Kristopher Fraser, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Try out the trending hue with this single-breasted coat, which features a four-button front, vented back, and removable faux fur collar and cuffs.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The pants have a high-rise waistband and wide cuffs that’ll show off your favorite boots.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Get the look with this jacket, which has attention-grabbing faux fur trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem in your choice of white, tan, or black.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
This coat’s fluffy faux fur lapels, cuffs, and hem give it a similar vibe to the white one Clarkson wore last year.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
This knit sweater has an off-the-shoulder silhouette with balloon sleeves and contrasting ribbing along the cuffs and hemline.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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
He was taken to the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan after arriving in New York at the Wall Street heliport in a helicopter, with cuffs binding both his arms and legs.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
White wore a shimmering purple jacket, featuring metallic silver elements and black cuffs.
—Kristopher Fraser, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Try out the trending hue with this single-breasted coat, which features a four-button front, vented back, and removable faux fur collar and cuffs.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The pants have a high-rise waistband and wide cuffs that’ll show off your favorite boots.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Get the look with this jacket, which has attention-grabbing faux fur trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem in your choice of white, tan, or black.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
This coat’s fluffy faux fur lapels, cuffs, and hem give it a similar vibe to the white one Clarkson wore last year.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
This knit sweater has an off-the-shoulder silhouette with balloon sleeves and contrasting ribbing along the cuffs and hemline.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
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The Harris-Walz camp began selling $20 friendship bracelets.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The striking bottle is a nod to their iconic Collier de Chien bracelet.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What China needed was something like a final emperor, the breaker of the despotic chain who would summon modernity by fiat.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Don't focus on loyalty programs (some of the best international hotels are not affiliated with large chains that provide points for a stay).T+L Editors, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ceremonies held as part of the state funeral may include participation from military bands, honor guards and National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve units.Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By halftime, the rapper was back at midfield to serve as conductor for the two universities’ bands performance: In the third quarter, Snoop next joined the broadcast booth.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Cuffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffs. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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