LIGATURES Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

ligatures

noun

plural of ligature

as in handcuffs

something that physically prevents free movement the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place

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as in links

a uniting or binding force or influence a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation

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Recent Examples of ligatures After refining their word-swapping dictionary over three months, the ShieldFont creators ended up with a list of nearly 12,000 common words that can be replaced with ligatures. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Court records cited by the outlets state DNA recovered from ligatures used to bind Weaver was eventually linked through the FBI's Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS, to Gaff, who had previously been convicted in a separate rape case. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

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Noun

After the dust cleared, the Patriots fan was in handcuffs and eyewitnesses were alleging that this was all over the Pats fan trying to sit in the wrong seat.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Multiple officers pinned him facedown and placed him in handcuffs.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of handcuffs

Noun

José Dias Toffoli, who previously stepped down from overseeing the Banco Master case because of his links to Vorcaro, also refused to vote.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Rights groups, fishermen and their relatives have questioned the campaign, alleging vessels were targeted without sufficient evidence of links to trafficking.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of links

Noun

Never park on dry vegetation, ensure trailer chains do not drag and dispose of smoking materials responsibly.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Four other grocery chains with stores in California — 99 Ranch Market, Trader’s Joes, Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market — also landed on USA Today’s list.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of chains

Noun

Researchers think this happens because swapping stories about social bonds, unexpected dangers and survival are advantageous for our evolution.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
As the estimate draws a mix of scrutiny and praise from always-skeptical aldermen, many of whom criticized Johnson last year for using bonds to pay for the $90 million global settlement tied to corrupt former Sgt.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonds

Noun

It has recently been expanded with more affordable iterations that start around $1,000, such as silk-cord bracelets with a gold and diamond motif.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
The movement’s tiny footprint became a catalyst for experimentation, giving Blancpain’s designers unusual freedom, resulting in Ladybird watches concealed within bracelets, cuffs, rings, and pendants.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bracelets

Noun

That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
The gold button motif at the center of the blazer was replicated with buttons in a line down the cuffs of Kidman’s blazer.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cuffs

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