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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.
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ligatures
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For the second time in a week, the same NFL player was placed in handcuffs.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Photos and videos showed people climbing on cars, street signs and light poles, and NYPD officers placing people in handcuffs.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The outbreak that the FDA links to all the above moringa except MOGO has sickened at least 119 people, 32 of whom have been hospitalized, in 36 states.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Such declarations mean little to devotees like Marta Azcona, proprietor of Botanica La Fe a la Santísima Muerte in Fort Worth, Texas, whose shop is a warren of Santa Muerte statues, candles, bracelets and figurines.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Earrings, necklaces and bracelets are all designed to withstand sweat, water, and everyday wear, perfect for the beach, pool, workouts and beyond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Twelve people were arrested on federal and state charges during the joint-enforcement operation, which authorities said dismantled a significant drug trafficking network with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for providing cocaine to the Norteños criminal street gang.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Working with durable synthetic materials and intricate knotting techniques, the Miami artist explored resilience, preservation and the ties that bind communities together, turning simple text into quiet moments of reflection.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The capsule-wardrobe basic boasts a chic oversized fit, ruched cuffs, and an always-in pinstriped pattern.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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When reapplying sunscreen throughout the day, try to avoid clothing necklines and cuffs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Homes have rugs, cords, pets, narrow hallways, tight corners and furniture that always seems to get in the way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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