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
Trump aides say his interventions are necessary to compete against China’s industrial heft, yet the president has frequently tethered corporate America to his administration.
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
About an hour after the ceremony, a hot air balloon that had been tethered near the ceremony site broke loose in strong winds, striking the casino and a power line before landing in a nearby field, according to Elk Grove police.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But the best of these good-versus-evil narratives, like in these eight series, can connect one generation to the next, introducing kids to the world’s complexity and keeping grown-ups tethered to the wonder of their childhood selves.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Murray made three throws in the first quarter to keep the Nuggets tethered after a miserable 6-for-22 effort from the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
About an hour after the ceremony, a hot air balloon that had been tethered near the ceremony site broke loose in strong winds, striking the casino and a power line before landing in a nearby field, according to Elk Grove police.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But the best of these good-versus-evil narratives, like in these eight series, can connect one generation to the next, introducing kids to the world’s complexity and keeping grown-ups tethered to the wonder of their childhood selves.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Murray made three throws in the first quarter to keep the Nuggets tethered after a miserable 6-for-22 effort from the field.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tether
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Luukkonen made a few big saves in the second period to keep the score tied before Buffalo eventually took the lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy were among those tied at one point.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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In the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons of Rubble & Crew, fans will strap on safety gear and get ready for demolition, as Builder Cove’s construction heroes become the Wrecking Crew, moving from construction to destruction.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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One of the greatest Niners to ever strap on a gold helmet.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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As part of the effort, the two roped in Sessions, who later tried to broker a meeting for Rodríguez with the CEO of ExxonMobil that had succeeded Trump’s then-secretary of State, Rex Tillerson.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The legal dispute has managed to rope in a host of celebrity names, some who might be dragged into court to testify.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Victims were sometimes found handcuffed or bound.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Museums are enormously expensive to run, art is pricey, and admissions revenue can’t cover it all, so institutions are bound to hit up moneyed supporters.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Tether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tether. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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