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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
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Bodycam footage shows officers informing him of the warrant while his mother questions the need for handcuffs.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Colt Gray, the teen accused of the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School, appeared in handcuffs Tuesday with a new attorney by his side for his latest status hearing.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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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,
9 Dec. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
8 Dec. 2025
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Al Jazeera reported that monks and rescue workers collaborated to form human chains via which treasures were passed from the burning building to safety.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
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These days, the Yum Brands unit is facing stiff competition, both from upstart chicken chains and legacy giants like McDonald’s that are betting big on the growing global popularity of chicken.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Previous disclosures showed that his investment accounts mainly bought and sold municipal and corporate bonds at a much slower pace.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In the eighteen-seventies, as now, most people who bought stocks and bonds were well off.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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From the clappy hands to pom-poms and friendship bracelets, everything was cheap, cheerful, and interactive.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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Plenty of Kendra Scott jewelry is quietly marked down ahead of Prime Day, with statement earrings, pretty bracelets, and more sparkly finds starting at $48.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Washington has recently tried to repair ties with Delhi by appointing an ambassador to India and with a visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio last month.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
12 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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Meanwhile, the cuffs of Parker's dress sleeves featured an intricate lace design mirrored at the hem of the knee-length skirt.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 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 entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Sometimes the cords on your lamp, TV or power tools just won’t reach.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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