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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Recent Examples of cuffs
Noun
Ribbed trim around the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem elevates the look. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 This sweater has thin stripes and a contrast trim at the collar, cuffs, hem, and patch pocket. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Sculptural bangles and bold cuffs are replacing delicate jewelry, whether stacked or balanced on both wrists. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Topping it off, a pair of black leather gloves pushed the shirt cuffs midway up her arm. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Even if Anna Pigeon carries a gun with cuffs, as real-life law enforcement rangers do, there's much more to the job and character than chasing down criminals. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Hathaway was particularly attached to the vintage green coat with leopard cuffs that Andy Sachs wears during the movie’s famous makeover montage. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Experts say Hilo should complement, not replace, validated blood pressure cuffs and regular medical care. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffs
  1. bracelet
  2. socks
  3. chain
  4. boxes
  5. band
  6. chops
  7. punches
  8. slaps
Noun
  • Patrice Thompson is still wearing her son's hospital bracelet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Montes was trying to get a 21-and-older bracelet at the Bootheel rodeo, where rapper That Mexican OT was scheduled to perform, according to his family and law enforcement.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bracelet
Verb
  • Labin details the elaborate process of elimination that determines which socks to bring to the festival each year.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Diners are also trading up to fast-casual chains like Cava and Chipotle, which both called out strong growth among lower-end consumers during the latest quarter.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • People can become infected in one place and travel elsewhere before monitoring teams know they have been exposed, potentially creating new chains of transmission that are difficult to trace.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chain
Verb
  • 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
  • On Wednesday, Johnson signed an executive order that boxes out problem vendors that don't more tightly regulate against straw purchases.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of boxes
Noun
  • By way of thanks, the Swiss Football Association donated professional training equipment to the school, including Olympic lifting platforms, squat racks, medicine balls, resistance bands, agility hurdles and plyometric boxes.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s lots of cute photos of me and Kristen together in a band, which is fun.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of band
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • And if the pizza isn’t enticing enough, Urban Cowboy’s cocktail program punches far above its weight class.
    — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
  • As the officer is pinned down, one person repeatedly punches her in the head while another appears to strike her with an unidentified object before a second officer intervenes.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of punches
Verb
  • 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
  • Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of slaps

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