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

There’s nothing to commemorate the day federal agents chased Leodegario Martínez Barradas into the parking lot of a car dealership, placed him in handcuffs and led him away.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
The suspect was successfully placed in handcuffs without any physical injury to the officers.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of handcuffs

Noun

Spherical Link Design and Modular Cable Routing The foundation of the Robotrax system lies in its open, single-piece plastic links featuring spherical snap-on connections on both sides.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in the west and east of Germany are being investigated as possible sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of links

Noun

All major bank chains will be closed on Labor Day; however, physical ATMs will still be available at most bank locations.

— Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The bars were sold at major grocery chains including Publix, Harris Teeter, Walmart and Food Lion, according to an online product finder on Outshine’s website.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of chains

Noun

The yield on French 10-year bonds was about 88 basis points above equivalent German yields, nearing the highest spread since Europe’s debt crisis in 2012.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
The bonds of affection between Vance and Carlson are the very glue holding together the American experiment.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonds

Noun

Options include leather, rubber, field, and fabric straps in a variety of colors, as well as stainless-steel bracelets.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
The Office Romance star slipped on a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, topping off her ensemble with a Chanel handbag and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bracelets

Noun

Every single judge in Centre County recused themselves ahead of Sandusky’s original trial because of ties to the university, The Second Mile charity, or Sandusky himself.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
The two countries’ ties have grown stronger since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 with Pyongyang sending thousands of troops to Russia’s Kursk region to help repel a 2024 Ukrainian incursion there.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of ties

Noun

Choose to wear the cuffs and earrings on their own or pair them together for a fashion-forward look.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026
To mix things up, try out this striped blouse, which is designed with smocked cuffs that add a unique touch to the otherwise traditional top.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of cuffs

Noun

Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Leave your tangled web of cords and providers behind and switch to an all-in-one solution that keeps your calls, messages, videos, and more within reach at all times, and get it for free for an entire year in the process.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of cords

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