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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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Eventually, the situation calmed, and Baker placed Skeet in handcuffs and arrested him, along with Medlin and two other ranch hands.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025 -
As one agent holds Shouhed down, the other is seen bringing out handcuffs before a third agent joins them in detaining Shouhed.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 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.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some links were broken, but the Internet Archive filled the gaps.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The chains are off, and we readers are reaping the benefits.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Pribula’s efficiency was enough to keep the Tigers moving the chains down the field, but there wasn’t too much of a deep passing threat.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nalla is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on bonds totalling $20,000 but is only required to pay $2,000 for each count.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the big picture, Chevalier says Asics hopes the Tomo collaboration will highlight the bonds within the athletic footwear space.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, their sons were presented with custom bracelets from Kenton Michael Jewelry.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Those buying a 13-pack of cookies can get a pack of two friendship bracelets.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perry’s 100-yard return ties Ervin Costner for the longest kick return in school history, Costner’s coming 47 years ago against South Carolina State.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as an ex-con with Mafia ties who organizes a new criminal enterprise in Tulsa.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Convenient snaps allow the cuffs of these pants to fold up with ease, converting them from full-length hiking pants to breathable 21-inch inseam capris.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Wearing long pants tucked into boot tops and spraying insect repellent containing DEET (a chemical compound common in commercial insect repellents) on socks and pant cuffs to reduce exposure to fleas.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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