1
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
Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
The answer seems to be closely tied to recent or ongoing episodes of star-formation within those galaxies.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
With Luke Air Force Base and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, many families across the state have ties to the Armed Forces — from World War II to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Deaths not tied illnesses, including homicides, suicides and accidents, began to occur.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
The answer seems to be closely tied to recent or ongoing episodes of star-formation within those galaxies.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
The tension between the two traces back to the death of Choppa’s friend King Von, who had ties to YoungBoy’s affiliate Quando Rondo.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
With Luke Air Force Base and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, many families across the state have ties to the Armed Forces — from World War II to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
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Whether your child is 4 or 14, they’re bound to enjoy building their own creations from this Lego Brick Box that’s on sale for $18.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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So, pack your hiking boots, your binoculars, and maybe a little extra phone storage for the photos you’re bound to take.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not because this 2-2 draw at Sunderland provides cause for significant introspection.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The teams met twice during the regular season, with both matches ending in 1-1 draws.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The silhouette featured an almond toe and stacked block heel, while the shaft made a unique statement with cinching at the ankle, a general looseness up the leg and then a lace threaded through the circumference about three-quarters of the way up, knotted in a bow as a dainty embellishment.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Alphabet spent just enough and grew enough to thread the needle for a post-earnings stock advance of more than 8%.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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When the Huskies lined up for a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, Ben Barten’s outstretched hand met the ball, sending it skittering across the slick turf.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Akaganeite gripped pollutants most strongly, but lepidocrocite had more chemically active sites that triggered faster bond breaking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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