1
as in chain
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 bond
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 ligature
Noun
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Tax Day is coming this week and restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The theater chain announced on social media that the special screenings will take place on Sunday, April 20.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dimon's warning coincides with major turbulence in global bond markets and intensified fears of recession.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following the abrupt shift Wednesday, stocks skyrocketed and bond yield jumped.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The caller says $1,700 is required to cover the cost of an ankle bracelet and electronic monitoring equipment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each charm represents a milestone in the singer’s life, with emphasis on the symbolism behind each charm featured on bracelets and necklaces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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State and federal officials investigating the scheme say to ignore the texts and avoid clicking links in messages.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brian Barrett The Best Wireless Earbuds for Everyone Ready to cut the cord?—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Immigrant advocates say the new demand has put themselves – and their clients – in a bind.—
Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just like the first time, Democrats are expected to use amendment votes to put Republicans in a bind on a number of issues.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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This latest frame helps the track break out of a tie and stand alone as the fourth-longest-charting release by any K-pop artist on this particular list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both co-directors emphasized the fact that while the fund is based in Paris, its focus will be pan-European, with Lebret noting her strong ties with producers in territories such as Eastern Europe and the Baltics as well as France.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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