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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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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
Noun
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The bail agents then got the man into handcuffs.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The man in brown pants is later seen in handcuffs and being led away while screaming at someone.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Jen Zamzow,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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But in the past few years, his shop Freak House, located near Downtown Dadeland in Kendall, became the go-to spot for fashion-forward goths looking for platform boots, silver chains, dragon figurines and an array of funky fashion.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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In a city already destabilized by unlawful tax foreclosure, fraudsters found opportunity in homes burdened by vacancy and broken chains of ownership.—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Collective, which advocates for reparations, land returns for Native Americans, bonds for newborns and a universal basic income.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Near the parking lot, a big, gray stand was brightly lit and a line of people, some 50 strong, were still lined up to get their two bracelets, a popular handout.—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Payton spoke unapologetically from the witness stand about his gang ties and his criminal history.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The jacket featured long sleeves and a zipper running down the front placket, along with symmetrical breast pockets, a sharp collar and a button motif at the cuffs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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His shirts also featured yokes and wider cuffs, a departure from the norm at the time.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Tonal cords crossed from the vamp to the top of the shaft in front.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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