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

Contract pharmacies grew from roughly 1,300 in 2010 to more than 31,000 by mid-2026, dominated by the largest chains.

— Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Not only are those objectively terrible ideas, but chains of title put guardrails on what studios can do with many iconic characters.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

Nathan created an atmosphere of tension that backfired spectacularly by wedging a distance between himself and his deckhands and strengthening the bond between Joe and Cooper.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
The show, which has five 60-minute episodes, is a warm-hearted factual entertainment format celebrating the bond between people and their animals.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of bond

Noun

Months after their 2023 breakup, Kelce attended one of Swift’s concert, tried to give her a friendship bracelet, recounted the story on his podcast, and the rest is history.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
In 2010, another record was broken when Simpson’s Cartier onyx and diamond panther bracelet sold at Sotheby’s for $7 million.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of bracelet

Noun

The notice must include the date and time immigration enforcement was confirmed, the location, and a link to resources.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Investigators are still combing through the suspects' cellphones, dashboard cameras and other devices for clues about potential links to Iran.

— Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of link

Noun

More recently, in 2023, Belarusian embassies abroad stopped extending or renewing passports entirely, putting dissidents who fled the country in a similar bind to those from Myanmar.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Feasting on neutrality Few illustrate the current bind better than Caitlin Clark.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bind

Noun

The irascible Atmane then took his frustrations out on the net, smashing his racket on the net cord three times.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
For those waiting at the gate, rest assured that outlets are plentiful, including cord-free magnetic charging at the desks.

— Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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