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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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 -
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
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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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In the bond market, longer-term Treasury yields rose for a second straight day to recover more of their sharp losses from prior months.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: The Lincoln Auction includes a baseball card with a piece of Joe DiMaggio's bat, an 1881 U.S. $10 gold coin and an 18-karat yellow gold chain link bracelet.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Judge Joseph Schwartz agreed to put Sullivan — who is free on a $300,000 bond — on GPS monitoring through an ankle bracelet but denied Therkildsen’s request to place her under house arrest.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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Place a $5 bet after signing up through our DraftKings promo code links.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this year, under the Biden administration, the FDA announced its decision to revoke the authorization for Red No. 3 in foods, after evidence showed a link between high levels of it and cancer in laboratory animals.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The monitor includes two USB-C-to-USB-C cords, a mini HDMI-to-HDMI cord, and a little smartphone-style power brick.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The more national games the NBA creates, the fewer games there are for local broadcasts, which further erodes their value as cable operators push them into more expansive tiers and some customers just cut the cord altogether.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 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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The home run was the fifth of the season for Suárez, who broke a tie with the Yankees’ Aaron Judge for the major league lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Looking under the hood, the analyst said the company’s work gives it minimal exposure to equity-sensitive businesses and a weaker tie to interest rates.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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