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

The man in handcuffs, shortly after being detained, became unresponsive, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
After following orders to walk backward and drop to his knees, he was placed in handcuffs and questioned by officers from Dunwoody and the neighboring community of Doraville.

— Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of handcuffs

Noun

Turning that investment into broader prosperity will require better education and skills, stronger governance and competition, and deeper links to global markets.

— Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Nodes placed along the ridge could then relay communications through inter-node links, providing local Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity for equipment and operations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of links

Noun

Cinemark and Regal among major chains have decided against their own sequel releases due to Netflix’s ultra-short two-week release window on offer, while AMC Theatres will screen the David Fincher film, starring Brad Pitt, on its Imax screens.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
The light generates highly reactive chlorine radicals that activate carbon atoms along the polymer chains without destroying them.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of chains

Noun

This return meant there was nothing new for Vicki to engage with, no new bonds to forge, no new stories to find.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
The stadium and a new training facility in Olathe will be funded through the state’s bonding program called sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds, which stretch across a two-county district.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonds

Noun

Thankfully, that’s not the case (pun intended) with this travel jewelry case, which features dedicated compartments and sections for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Borbonese was started in Turin, Italy, in 1910 under the ownership of Umberto Minestrone and Edoardo Calcagno, supplying necklaces, bracelets and other accoutrements to Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, Galitzine and Ungaro.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of bracelets

Noun

But North Korea’s deepening military ties with Russia since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine have led analysts to question whether Pyongyang is becoming less reliant on Beijing.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said in a social media post that the soldiers were only recently allowed to use plastic restraint ties and only in areas around train stations, not throughout the city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of ties

Noun

The mock neckline and thick ribbed cuffs give it a more luxurious, intentional design.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
As the party wrapped up and all the women talked about their friendship and their powerful bonds, Lynne Curtin took all of her unsold cuffs and teetered back to her Ford Focus on a pair of heels that looked as rickety as a wooden rollercoaster.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

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