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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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2
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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When the crew triumphantly ties the lifeboat off and the zipper opens to cheers, Keith lets out a big whoop before wiping his eyes.
—EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In 2016, Trump, while running for President, was also suing a restaurateur for cutting ties over his bigoted comments about Mexican immigrants.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That number ties him with both Jay-Z and Nas for the third-most appearances inside the highest tier on the important roster among hip-hop artists, according to Billboard.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When the crew triumphantly ties the lifeboat off and the zipper opens to cheers, Keith lets out a big whoop before wiping his eyes.
—EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
What is clear is that India’s oil lifeline from Russia and deep ties will not be severed easily, no matter how hard Washington pushes.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In 2016, Trump, while running for President, was also suing a restaurateur for cutting ties over his bigoted comments about Mexican immigrants.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
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Devers is bound to get back to All-Star form at the plate over the course of his career in San Francisco.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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This quick chicken recipe has a thick sauce and is loaded with fresh veggies, so it's bound to be a weeknight staple.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Netflix still holds bragging rights for the all-time nomination record with 160 nods in 2020, and shares the record for most wins in a single year — 44 victories in 2021, matching CBS’ 1974 tally.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Photographers are asked to respect dark-sky locations, use light responsibly and present an authentic night-sky experience by being transparent about editing, labeling composite images and ensuring the sky matches the geographic location of the foreground.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The new app design comes with changes to individual roster pages, including a dashboard of quick bits of information and links at the top of the page.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Information on eligibility and how to apply for the funds is available on the Entertainment Community Fund website (at this link).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are ball rolls, drag-backs and sharp-angled passes, all designed to manipulate opposition defenders and thread the ball through the spaces his movement creates.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Simply create a small loop at the end of your wire before threading on beads.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Game of Thrones meets Candyland, Lord of the Rings meets The Breakfast Club, Jane Austen meets A Court of Thorns and Roses.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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On Rosh Hashanah of 1944, Fernande met a young American Jewish soldier named David Snegg at the Grand Synagogue in Paris.—
Marc Snegg,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was booked in the Pulaski County jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond, an online inmate roster showed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some therapists say that choosing to use AI is a big mistake and that the cherished therapist-client dyad bond should remain untouched and unchanged.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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