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
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The effects could ripple up the chain to textile makers and farmers as everyone seeks lower prices to save costs.—
Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025 -
In the case of Tom’s, Schaden says teams are eager partners given the chain’s ability to bring in crowds even when there isn’t an event at the venue.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 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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Those moves are truly enormous by bond market standards.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
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
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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
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Source: Kickstarter Note: New Atlas may earn commission from purchases made via links.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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That decision put Virginia’s royal governor, Lord Dunmore, in a bind.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The White House’s actions have put the association in a bind.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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See Christian Bale as Frankenstein and Jessie Buckley as The Bride in First Look at Maggie Gyllenhaal's New Film Letting the tie be the center of attention for her dark-colored suit, the Dark Knight alum went with minimal makeup and a dark red lip that matched her manicure.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy’s best finish at Travelers is a tie for seventh in 2023.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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