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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
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Most of his wealth comes from his holdings tied to Cantor Fitzgerald, which added Tesla stock to its portfolio a few years ago.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
In 3DMark’s Solar Bay and Speed Way tests, the RTX 5070 pulled into a close tie with the RX 9070.
—PCMAG, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Philadelphia’s defense was sixth in takeaways with 26, and Kansas City’s defense was tied for 14th at 20 takeaways.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Most of his wealth comes from his holdings tied to Cantor Fitzgerald, which added Tesla stock to its portfolio a few years ago.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
But what remains is Roman Payne, a cast of veteran seniors, a new coaching staff and an energy that carried the Lancers to a tie for third place in Saturday’s Best of the West tournament hosted by Poway High School and held at Alliant University.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
In 3DMark’s Solar Bay and Speed Way tests, the RTX 5070 pulled into a close tie with the RX 9070.
—PCMAG, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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The five-member commission held a 40-minute executive session to discuss legal strategies but took no binding action.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The winner’s persistence and integrity, bound by the twin spirits of independence and collaboration, stoke the creative ambitions of diverse people who have important stories to tell.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the darker versions, the mid-point between soft blue and pastel purple is explored—the results of which match a shade that Pantone has named Deep Periwinkle.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2025
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We then were matched with another couple the same way, with a picture on our phones.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Canadians are also unbeaten in their last three meetings with Mexico, including a home win and an away draw during 2022 World Cup Qualifying.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The ideal mountaintop for a Machiavellian hand-puppet, the legendary wrist of Academy Award winner John Lithgow was a major draw for Jenny’s designer too.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Government agencies and toll services are urging people to be cautious and avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing personal information.—
Emily Barnes,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tickets to the event will be offered first to Mark Twain House & Museum members through a private link.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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My poor attempt at ice skating was overshadowed by the festive music that could be heard from a block away, and the fairy lights threaded around the perimeter of the average-sized rink.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Running a business is like threading a needle while blindfolded.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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San Diego college basketball teams are meeting the moment and making history.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Yet, despite its importance, the world's largest copper mines in regions like Chile, Peru and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are struggling to meet demand amid a global shortage, all while grappling with escalating environmental concerns.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 30-year government bond yield hit a three-month high of 2.12%, while the 10-year yield closed the session at 1.89% versus a February 6th low of 1.59%.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Morris turned himself into the Osage County jail on Monday morning and posted his $50,000 bond, the Osage County Sheriff's Office told USA TODAY.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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