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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
Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
However, his legal team has not indicated whether his defense will be tied to a political or religious justification for the attack.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
And three Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell — voted against the audaciously unqualified Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (obliging Vance to break the resulting tie).
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This marks the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl, tying with Miami for the most by any city.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
However, his legal team has not indicated whether his defense will be tied to a political or religious justification for the attack.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
The group, which has long-standing ties to Tehran, has been accused of planning retaliatory attacks against Western targets.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
And three Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell — voted against the audaciously unqualified Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (obliging Vance to break the resulting tie).
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
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Our groceries are full of glorious winter citrus, which adds brightness to this ethereal dessert, which is bound to entice your Valentine.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The district competition that makes the playoffs, depending on enrollment, can change whether schools are bound for division I or division II.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2025
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This tweak ensured Forest matched Villa’s box midfield and prevented a four-versus-three situation in the centre of the pitch.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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After Ole’s death, his alibi is confirmed, and a new clue emerges: Officer Anton notices that the taillight of Carl Willner’s restaurant delivery car is broken, matching the description of a vehicle seen near the crime scene.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Director of the Palm Beach County Tourism Bureau did not hesitate a second to assure our Commission that our historic downtown was a key component of our tourism draw.—
Christopher McVoy,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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Most from-a-box mattresses sold online tend to be cheaper than those sold in stores, which is the main draw.—
Molly Higgins,
WIRED,
3 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Video shows crowd booing Trump at 2025 Super Bowl A Feb. 9 Threads video (direct link, archive link) appears to show President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walking onto a football field amid a chorus of boos.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Consumers are urged to avoid clicking suspicious links and report phishing attempts to authorities.—
Bay City News Service,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It can be threaded through pant belt loops or cinched over a dress.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The need to find a path forward is a very fine needle to thread at the moment.—
Georgia Rowe,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Drawing on his own life experiences and inspired by friends and acquaintances he’s met along the way, filmmaker Adam Elliot has landed himself an Academy Award nomination for his decidedly not kid-friendly stopmotion film Memoir of a Snail.—
David Morgan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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The title race in La Liga is set to remain a tight battle, after the top two met at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night to play out a draw as Real Madrd fought back to cancel out Atlético Madrid’s first-half lead and take away a point each with a 1-1 tie.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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She was later released after posting bond, according to Marceno and online records with the sheriff's office.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The young girl formed close bonds with other patients and all the staff who knew her, Bower said.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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