as in ties
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 tethers
Secrets that could take down a company, an industry; that's a bond that tethers you for life.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The nature of my work tethers me to London.
—Rohan Banerjee, Time, 23 Aug. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The nature of my work tethers me to London.
—Rohan Banerjee, Time, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tethers
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These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was revealed as the Critics’ Choice winner from a shortlist that included Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro — joining a lineage that ties this year’s new talents to past Critics' Choice winners like Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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One large egg binds with the breadcrumbs and ensures that the meatballs remain moist and tender.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Later on Saturday night, long after the crowds and even backstage scene had dispersed, the two performers lingered in a dressing room at the Barceló Maya Riviera resort to discuss what sets them apart and what binds them.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Tethers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tethers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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