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 chain of events triggered by the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel by Hamas shattered the image of Iran as an impenetrable and defiant regional power.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Meanwhile, the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation, typically reserved for companies in adversary nations, means that defense contractors could be barred from deploying Anthropic's AI as part of work for the Pentagon.—
Andrea Shalal,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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This mainly points to a lack of sophistication in the storytelling as a whole, since the movie does contain attempts to convey genuine bonds between the two groups.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to the 2026 Silicon Valley Index report, about 70% of households in the region earning more than $200,000 a year collect investment income — including earnings from stock dividends, bond interest and other returns.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant was in violation of 13 standards, including salsa with no date marks and an employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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For 2026 and the years that follow, timeless staples such as studs and tennis bracelets remain among the most meaningful gifts available.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Manhattan outpost was one of at least 102 Chinese police stations operating worldwide, run by regional Chinese public security services with direct links to the United Front, according to a 2022 report by Safeguard Defenders.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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This rare indigenous breed is Ireland’s only native goat species and shares a genetic link to goats living across the country during the Late Bronze Age.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rear seat is surprisingly roomy, as is the cargo area, and there’s a front trunk with space for EV charge cords or a few small items.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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But on the days where Contreras isn’t available, the club could be in a bit of a bind.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Conservatives in a bind That issue put the conservative justices in a bind.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Billionaire Larry Ellison helped lift his son’s deal with his vast wealth and ties to Trump and Republicans, exploiting regulatory uncertainty surrounding Netflix.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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As part of its investigation, the FBI searched a home in Southwest Ranches in Broward that is owned by an educational consultant who has ties to Carvalho.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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