LIGATURE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

ligature

noun

ˈli-gə-ˌchu̇r

Definition of ligature

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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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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Noun

Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
The Kansas City-area chain had operated for 33 years before announcing its closure.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

During a September 2025 interview with PEOPLE to promote her movie Adulthood, Lourd, who is the daughter of the late Carrie Fisher, reflected on how motherhood has helped strengthen her and Roberts’ bond.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
For those most interested in income protection, one approach is to set up part of your nest egg to produce a predictable amount of income every year through interest-bearing bonds and certificates of deposit.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of bond

Noun

Moreover, with new and different form factors emerging, consumers have even more choices, ranging from rings and bracelets to glasses and watches.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Handcrafted in Italy, the bag features a removable, jewel-like medallion that can be transferred between handbags or worn separately as a necklace pendant or bracelet charm.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of bracelet

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The team’s social media department was preparing the stream in advance and accidentally published the link.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
His team also collapses down the stretch and even though its not implied, the link is obvious that Mayfield’s health is a contributing factor.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of link

Noun

Athens and Jerusalem have steadily strengthened security ties amid evolving geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Caleb Durbin’s resurgence Durbin’s solo homer into the Green Monster seats with two outs in the eighth inning of a tie game on Monday night sent Fenway into a frenzy.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of tie

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