ligatures

noun

plural of ligature
1
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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2
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ligatures
  1. handcuffs
  2. links
  3. chains
  4. bonds
  5. bracelets
  6. ties
  7. cuffs
  8. cords
Noun
  • The trooper ordered Lugo out of the BMW before placing him in handcuffs.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The same day, the other man, Daniel Maddox, was placed in handcuffs at the home that was searched and held for several hours, the notice says.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Definition of handcuffs
Noun
  • The channel, which automatically receives links to modmail messages, was flooded with alerts after dozens of comments and posts dating back 10 years were automatically removed from the subreddit.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • From there, people can click on links to contribute to Larkin’s campaign.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of links
Noun
  • Feltheimer joins fellow deal supporters TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and the CEOs of major theater chains AMC and Regal, who have recently made public comments on it.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An outpost of one of the Philippines' most beloved fast-food chains will finally open its doors in Roseville this week.
    — Molly Riehl, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Just as Treasury is likely forced back toward longer-term bonds, the Fed under new Chair Kevin Warsh is moving to shrink its own balance sheet.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Grooming can help remove parasites, improve hygiene and reinforce social bonds.
    — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonds
Noun
  • In Springfield, Ohio, home to a sizable Haitian community, Haitians were receiving letters to appear in person for ICE check-ins and being outfitted with ankle bracelets.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The pair shared a kiss while lying on a Gucci towel, and Klum wore her hair wet and accessorized with delicate gold bracelets and rings.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of bracelets
Noun
  • Although gang ties to Tupac’s killing had been suspected from the beginning, the search for the killer was long hampered by the refusal of potential eyewitnesses to testify.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The situation in Yemen has its own dynamics independent of the US-Iran war, but the Houthis’ close ties with Iran and attacks on ships are part of a widening, low-intensity conflict.
    — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • Think jelly sandals, silk scarves and headwraps, blue eyeshadow, bright jewel-tone dresses, or blouses with fun accents like feather cuffs.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The police officers urged the National Guard members to remove the plastic cuffs and replaced them with looser metal handcuffs, the tort claim said.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
Definition of cuffs
Noun
  • Michael, who would later split from his father’s control, accused him of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse, including beatings with iron cords.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The device can fit in standard gallery frames and doesn’t require power or data cords.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of cords

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