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 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

The judge denied a request to unshackle him completely, saying that the handcuffs would be removed while Burke was at the table but that his legs would remain shackled under it.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The court denied the request, though his handcuffs were removed.

— Alex Stone, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of handcuffs

Noun

The summer of soccer continues — that is the tagline Wrexham are adopting for a tour to build on the men’s World Cup, as well as the club’s strong North American links.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
According to official figures, four people have died of Ebola in its capital Kisangani, a major trading center of over 1 million people, with direct links to Congo's capital Kinshasa.

— Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of links

Noun

Private equity firms control most major chains, maintaining local branding for customer trust.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
Coffee chains are also capitalizing on this trend, with chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ offering protein milks for customers who want to get more out of their morning coffee.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of chains

Noun

For example, investors can diversify between asset classes by owning a mix of stocks, bonds, cash, commodities and crypto, among others.

— Greg Iacurci,Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 July 2026
The prospect of a Red Sea standoff adding to the one in the Persian Gulf and the Black Sea, where Ukrainian attacks have hit Russian fuel tankers, has further inflamed energy markets, dragging down stocks and bonds in the process.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of bonds

Noun

Though Swift herself never made an appearance, her fans showed up to support her then-boyfriend with signs, applause and friendship bracelets.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The pair showed their team spirit by wearing matching bracelets in Ding’s lucky color, orange.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of bracelets

Noun

Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
The iron’s precision tip is perfectly shaped for removing wrinkles from hard-to-reach spots, like a shirt’s collar or cuffs.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

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