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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 Synonyms for ligatures
Noun
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Brown was seen in handcuffs after the incident, but no arrests were made at the time because police could not locate a victim, WPLG reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Officers eventually placed the man into handcuffs after a struggle.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 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,
10 Nov. 2025
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Quantum satellites are used to send light particles from space to multiple ground stations to create ultra-secure communication links.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Former Conway City Councilman Mark Vaught, on Facebook, said private investment, tax rebates and federal grants are a better alternative to the bonds and sales taxes being proposed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Presumably these characters will grow more well-rounded as the season continues, and start to form deeper bonds or stronger chemistry.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The patent faux leather box has a wrap-around zipper closure and compartments with velvet-like lining to organize rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at home or on the go.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over 30 pieces collected from the 1850s to the 1920s are on display, like Edwardian and late-Victorian diamond earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches and necklaces, a model of the 1903 Cadillac Model A, plus items collected from Steamboat Arabia’s sinking in 1856.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paramount has close ties to the White House through Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cuffs of the dress’ long sleeves included the same gem embellishments too.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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It’s designed for a subtly oversized fit in the brand’s EcoSmart fleece and has double-needle stitching at the crewneck and cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cords gave way, unfurling in one dazzling thrust the release of the entire Fence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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