tie the knot

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Synonyms of tie the knotnext
: to perform a marriage ceremony
also : to get married

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Not every couple takes that extra legal step before tying the knot. — Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 This weekend, the Brazilian singer-songwriter tied the knot with the Kennedy scion in a multi-day ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 The Hot in Cleveland star married Marshall Coben in 1996, while Pierce and his longtime partner Brian Hargrove tied the knot in 2008. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2026 George and Amal tied the knot in 2014, welcoming twins Ella and Alexander three years later. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tie the knot

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“Tie the knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie%20the%20knot. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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