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as in to bind
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
tied the newspapers into a bundle
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as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
at the class reunion we learned that he had won the Nobel Prize in medicine—how could the rest of us tie that?
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as in draw
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
the competition for first place in the dessert division ended in a tie between the chocolate pecan pie and the walnut fudge tart
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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their marriage will serve to form a very strong tie between our families
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Recent Examples of tie
Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
While the now 81-year-old may be best known for the surgery, John spent 26 seasons in the majors, which tied a record until Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan reached his 27th season.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
In recent years, al-Golani has sought to remake the group's image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance.
—Bassem Mroue and Zeina Karam, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Dec. 2024
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The offensive came at a time when Assad’s key backers were tied down or weakened by other conflicts: the Russians in Ukraine, and Iran and Hezbollah with Israel.
—Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
While the now 81-year-old may be best known for the surgery, John spent 26 seasons in the majors, which tied a record until Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan reached his 27th season.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
But, if Bardella is the ideal political son-in-law, Attal seemed to be dealing with degenerating family ties.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
In recent years, al-Golani has sought to remake the group's image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance.
—Bassem Mroue and Zeina Karam, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Dec. 2024
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So you’re bound to find a color that complements your bathroom.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rookie Tristan da Silva, who’s already started 14 games in the absence of Banchero, is bound to take on a larger role, too.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The official noted similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports matched the visual sightings reported to tip lines.Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a photo and video shared on the Chiefs' official Instagram account, the NFL star can be seen walking down the airplane stairs wearing a denim jacket and matching denim pants covered with what appears to be white lace accents.Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The map was shown during a broadcast of Friday's draw to show European countries that cannot play each other in matches to qualify for the tournament for geopolitical reasons—such as Ukraine against Belarus and Kosovo against either Bosnia and Herzegovina or Serbia.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The brand continues to draw links between founder Cristóbal Balenciaga and Demna, its artistic director since 2015.Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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There's a network of ports that are civilian and military logistical bases around the world and hundreds of organizations with Communist Party links that are as embedded in the heart of America as in tiny Pacific islands.Didi Kirsten Tatlow, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Once baked and frosted with royal icing, thread a festive ribbon through the hole and tie it to hang on your tree.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Doubling as formal introduction to anyone who hasn’t attended a Bushwick warehouse show with 45 stoned internet rappers on the lineup, Xavier’s tape is loosely threaded together by interview clips and DJ drops that contextualize the Upper West Side native’s referential yet futuristic turn-up music.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hilton has gone to the White House to advocate for child welfare, meeting with policy staff in May 2022.Isabella Murray, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Smith continues, reflecting on the unconditional nature of this bond.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dali was released on a recognizance bond Dec. 6 with mandatory GPS monitoring and a curfew.John Annese, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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