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

Layer it over dainty gold or silver chains for a maximalist jewelry moment.

— Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Once on the brink of collapse after a $300 million fraud scandal that forced it to delist from Nasdaq in 2020, the coffee chain has staged a sharp comeback.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

Bordley is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $150,000 bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Victoria Robinson was arrested after police responded on June 3 and released on bond the same day.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of bond

Noun

This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Days later, Kelce tried and failed to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at her Kansas City show, the first domino to fall in the couple’s fabled romance.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 July 2026

Definition of bracelet

Noun

The school also shared a link to a tribute site dedicated to remembering Dumbuya.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026

Definition of link

Noun

Perhaps the most significant bind Albania’s government finds itself in over the project is the country’s relationship with the European Union.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Bats in a bind before births Before giving the bats the boot last year, the city didn’t build an alternative roosting habitat, which would have been challenging given the substantial size of the colony.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of bind

Noun

Using tennis balls, wooden planks, a long cord and a string trimmer, Burkett meticulously measured and sculpted the design into a display visible from above.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Accessibility One Aldwych has accessible rooms available with wide doors, walk-in showers, grab rails, and emergency pull cords.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of cord

Noun

Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Friday after the teams played to a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes in Arlington, Texas.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
The former donned a long black coat over a matching shirt and tie, dark wash jeans and dress shoes, while the latter rocked a white tank top with light wash jeans and olive green boots.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of tie

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