cuffing

present participle of cuff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuffing
Verb
  • Halty embraces the way Senda Athletics is punching above its weight as a sportswear brand in a tournament full of global brands and stars.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • An impromptu blind date with a handsome rapist ends with Esther punching him square in the nose, his blood gushing through her fingers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The other side is smooth and great for prep work like chopping vegetables.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
  • So before Game 1, Woodward had been chopping baseballs to get the infielders acclimated.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • There was briefly some concern earlier this year that Chestnut wouldn’t be able to participate in the 2026 competition after he was arrested for allegedly slapping a man in an Indiana bar.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Chestnut competed in the event while serving a 180-day probation sentence after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from drunkenly slapping a man in an Indiana bar earlier this year.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • For some Americans, yes A weather forecast issued on Monday by the NWS shows heavy snow socking the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region this week ahead of Thanksgiving, with some storms poised to strike on the holiday.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
  • As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • And take the Exit Readiness Quiz to understand exactly where the gaps are before any business buyer comes knocking.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • In 2017 and 2018, Werhan was arrested on separate occasions in Pittsfield, Massachusetts for allegedly assaulting his father and girlfriend, according to the warrant affidavit.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
  • Weinstein was originally convicted of assaulting both Mann and Haley in 2020, but that verdict was overturned on a 4-3 vote by the state’s highest court in 2024.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The worry was that adding sixteen teams would mean blowouts, the big sides swatting away the small ones.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Another customer said Roberts was also seen kicking and swatting chickens outside the store.
    Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Cuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuffing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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