as in dilemma
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices
the double bind faced by every politician: responding to scurrilous charges only gives them unwarranted publicity; not responding to such charges is often interpreted as an admission of guilt
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Recent Examples of double bind
Homebuyers now face a double bind: inflated prices and higher monthly payments.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
After October 7th, the magazine found itself in an agonizing double bind.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Thus, leading to a double bind for Black women athletes such as Reese.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
In this climate, managers are in a double bind, between efficiency mandates and employee expectations.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
After October 7th, the magazine found itself in an agonizing double bind.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Thus, leading to a double bind for Black women athletes such as Reese.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
In this climate, managers are in a double bind, between efficiency mandates and employee expectations.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for double bind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double bind
Noun
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The time to plant fall vegetable crops is just around the corner, which often poses a dilemma for gardeners.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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There are many reasons professional golfers have found themselves in need of a win, but few have encountered the dilemma Max Homa currently faces.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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More: Silver carp, harmful to fish and water, detected in western Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers The group had done their homework on why these fish are problems.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Each subject line should feel like it was written specifically for one person dealing with a real problem today.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Double bind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20bind. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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