as in to tie
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord
I tethered the boat to the dock before coming ashore.
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Recent Examples of tether
Both Isaacman and Gillis exited the Dragon capsule separately for about 10 minutes each to take in the endless black expanse of outer space while tethered and holding onto handrails.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
McClain and Ayers will be tethered to the spacecraft to prevent them from floating into space.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
That approach has helped the company build a diverse, high-performing global team, without being tethered to geography or old ideas about office culture.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
But it will be tethered to the water by a long fin below the surface that serves as a sea anchor.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
McClain and Ayers will be tethered to the spacecraft to prevent them from floating into space.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
That approach has helped the company build a diverse, high-performing global team, without being tethered to geography or old ideas about office culture.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
But it will be tethered to the water by a long fin below the surface that serves as a sea anchor.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tether
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The Waters/Agassi partnership ground out rallies but the teenagers persevered and tied the match.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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On the opposing side stands Ground Game LA, a scrappy advocacy group whose ascent has been inextricably tied to the leftward shift in the city’s political power structure.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Think of new parents strapping their firstborn into the car seat for the ride home from the hospital.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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McMahon roped a liner off Luke Jackson’s back, forcing the pitcher from the game.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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In his first at-bat of the inning, Freeman roped a double down the line to put two runners in scoring position.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The spacecraft was bound for Venus, but an issue with a timer cut an engine burn prematurely, which ultimately left the spacecraft stuck in Earth’s orbit.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Tether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tether. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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