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as in binds
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 matches
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 draws
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 links
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 ties
Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Mark Bange ties some favorite panfish flies.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
That ties the school's scoring record for the NCAA Tournament, which was set by Clarissa Davis during the Longhorns' title run in 1986 and matched by Heather Schreiber as Texas secured a Final Four spot against LSU in 2003.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
Edison ties most executive compensation not to safety but to its financial performance.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The 108-degree day in North Shore, California, ties a mark first reached by Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As much as this music ties itself to the beauty of the physical world, it’s also enveloped by a thick fog.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
This ties their second-longest winning streak in the last 28 years.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without the same ties to the landscape and community, these proprietors might lack the know-how of tending to the land and its best interests at heart.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the darkest chapters in American moviemaking history, the Hollywood Blacklist was a period of political persecution starting in 1947, where studios banned individuals suspected of Communist ties.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
In the days following TEDx Beverly Grove, attention has zeroed in on Acuna and his ties to the town.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by at least two federal prosecutors for alleged ties to drug traffickers, which Petro denied on social media.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The upper chamber is expected to vote again today on funding the Department of Homeland Security, as this partial government shutdown ties with the 2018-19 lapse for the second-longest ever, at 35 days.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
That human interest is the common link that ties together public and private space ambitions worldwide.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Mark Bange ties some favorite panfish flies.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
That ties the school's scoring record for the NCAA Tournament, which was set by Clarissa Davis during the Longhorns' title run in 1986 and matched by Heather Schreiber as Texas secured a Final Four spot against LSU in 2003.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026
Edison ties most executive compensation not to safety but to its financial performance.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The 108-degree day in North Shore, California, ties a mark first reached by Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As much as this music ties itself to the beauty of the physical world, it’s also enveloped by a thick fog.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
This ties their second-longest winning streak in the last 28 years.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
But the May 5 Democratic primary election, which pits a progressive newcomer and a longtime political gadfly against an incumbent with strong ties to Indy Democrats, could act as a proxy for voters' feelings about the party establishment.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without the same ties to the landscape and community, these proprietors might lack the know-how of tending to the land and its best interests at heart.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the darkest chapters in American moviemaking history, the Hollywood Blacklist was a period of political persecution starting in 1947, where studios banned individuals suspected of Communist ties.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
In the days following TEDx Beverly Grove, attention has zeroed in on Acuna and his ties to the town.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by at least two federal prosecutors for alleged ties to drug traffickers, which Petro denied on social media.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The upper chamber is expected to vote again today on funding the Department of Homeland Security, as this partial government shutdown ties with the 2018-19 lapse for the second-longest ever, at 35 days.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
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Miller was tested for carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The channel also features deal segments tied to Amazon shopping events and everyday deal streams, alongside licensed lifestyle programming that matches Amazon’s key shopping categories.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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When a customer completes an order online with a participating retailer, SameDay Local automatically matches them to the appropriate vehicle and driver, assigns the route and provides them live near-real-time tracking updates from pickup to delivery.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ozur said cash flow and portfolio diversification are stronger draws for clients to invest in real estate.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sample, which can be collected through blood draws or buccal swabs, must then be sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation so that it can be analyzed and entered into a national law enforcement database known as the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The messages often use alarming language and may include links or QR codes that lead to fake websites made to resemble IRS login pages.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Senate meets for an early pro-forma session Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Money meets group ideals as the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources and squares wise Jupiter in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yields have climbed as investors sell bonds and adjust expectations for potential inflation, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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