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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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Once outside, paramedics determined that Martin had stopped breathing, removed his handcuffs and began CPR.
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The suspect was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody.
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Now, in Crimea, Kyiv is systematically targeting key transport links and supply routes connecting the peninsula to southern Russian forces, aiming to disrupt logistics and isolate military infrastructure there.
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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.
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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.
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Collective, which advocates for reparations, land returns for Native Americans, bonds for newborns and a universal basic income.
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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.
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Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
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The bracelets were an initiative by Bank of America as the official bank of this year’s World Cup.
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Ukrainska Pravda said he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia, a year after Moscow launched its ongoing full-scale invasion.
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Interestingly, her bandmate Tzuyu’s frilly bloomers with garter-type ties did not fan flames on social media.
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His cuffs and chains were removed and a few minutes later he was pronounced dead, according to the family.
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This is a comfortable pair of cuffs with a secure attachment, ideal for people with average ankle sizes.
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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This Top-up option replaces four separate cords with a single, streamlined solution.
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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