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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Now, the local chain is preparing to anchor itself in one of the city’s most visible — and long-dormant — building.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuels were mixed in error at a Meijer Express fuel station in Macomb County, Michigan, the supermarket chain said Saturday.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The money to transform the website came from capital improvement projects, but officials could not answer questions about specific bonds or other funding sources used for the project.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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That sent Treasury yields upward in the bond market, along with the higher-than-expected update on inflation at the wholesale level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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All five students had their ankle bracelets removed at the conclusion of their hearings Friday and have been released from house arrest, according to two attorneys representing the teenagers.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The latest iteration features the designs on yellow- and white-gold medallions, available as bracelets and necklaces and styled on both men and women, with prices starting from £2,290 ($2,740).—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Summoned to the scene of a homicide one night, Kay discovers a body with links to a decades-old killer, a finding that calls into question her conclusions about a long-ago series of crimes.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Arborists work in a world of extreme heights and life-or-death consequences every day.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some have replaceable batteries while others come with a USB cord and can be connected to a power bank for mobile use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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My greatest irrational fear was that the machine might squeeze far tighter than necessary and I’d just be stuck there in immense pain until someone unplugged the cord.—
Zachary Bernstein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Haredi ultimatum has put Netanyahu in a bind.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Iran crisis also puts the world’s central banks in a bind.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Norris had long‑standing ties to North Texas after years of living and filming there.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While born and raised in Oklahoma, Norris had several ties to Fort Worth and North Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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