as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement
putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
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Recent Examples of bracelets
Two of the bracelets have since been recovered in perfect condition, and authorities are still searching for the third, as the trial of three suspects continues.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The bracelets were left in their original condition.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The star also wore pearl bracelets by the label, totaling 243 Akoya cultured pearls on her wrist alone.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
School officials said athletes will also wear tributes in their honor, including helmet stickers, black armbands, and bracelets supporting Jamison's recovery.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Golden Globe award-winning actress accessorized her arms with layers of chunky silver bangle bracelets.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Historically, the Daytona had rice bead-type bracelets, so why not?
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Charles and Craig wear metal bracelets with Brian's badge number.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The bracelets were left in their original condition.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The star also wore pearl bracelets by the label, totaling 243 Akoya cultured pearls on her wrist alone.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
School officials said athletes will also wear tributes in their honor, including helmet stickers, black armbands, and bracelets supporting Jamison's recovery.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Golden Globe award-winning actress accessorized her arms with layers of chunky silver bangle bracelets.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Historically, the Daytona had rice bead-type bracelets, so why not?
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Those who wished to see Garner clad in fishnets and rubber bracelets as the Material Girl will still have a chance.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Charles and Craig wear metal bracelets with Brian's badge number.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
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The officer was then recorded repeatedly punching Suarez, before placing him in handcuffs, court documents show.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Okaloosa sheriff’s office said Gillum was arrested without incident Wednesday night at a hotel in Destin, and posted a photo of him being led away in handcuffs.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In fact, Flytrex has partnered with several other fast-food chains, including Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Kebabs to Go and El Pollo Loco.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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To address this, Cotton Incorporated collaborated with leading global researchers to quantify plastic leakage across both cotton and synthetic value chains, spanning fast fashion and more traditional apparel categories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thirty years ago, Prince William's mother wore a navy skirt suit with white lapels, cuffs and belt to present new colours to the Light Dragoon Guards Regiment in Bergen-Hohne, Germany, in July 1995.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Mikorski was about to board a flight to go on vacation with his girlfriend and her family on March 1 when police slapped cuffs on him.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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