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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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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
Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
With roughly 100,000 contractors and subcontractors tied to the NNSA’s nationwide network of laboratories and production facilities, the sites affected by the furlough stretch from California to South Carolina and include some of the most sensitive laboratories and production plants in the nation.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Thomas is transgender and tied with Gaines for fifth place in the 200-yard freestyle final at the 2022 NCAA swimming championships.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
With roughly 100,000 contractors and subcontractors tied to the NNSA’s nationwide network of laboratories and production facilities, the sites affected by the furlough stretch from California to South Carolina and include some of the most sensitive laboratories and production plants in the nation.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Daniel, meanwhile, forged ties with other criminal groups in Dublin—in particular, the Hutches, who ruled the projects of the north inner city.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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At the very least, a major influx of new cast members are bound to shake up the series third season, which will pick after the dramatic killing of a beloved character, the arrest of another, and the breakup between two more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The families remain close, bound by the boating tragedy.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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From sleek and silky cooling quilts to vintage-style sets complete with matching shams, these cooling bedding finds are ideal for every season and every budget.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots announced after the game that Maye matched a feat by Tom Brady.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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The last two meetings between these teams have each ended in draws, but Brighton is on a hot streak after going unbeaten in five encounters against Newcastle.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kate Schneider and Caroline Handwerk each scored in the third quarter to separate from a halftime draw, finally overcoming a standout job from Bulldogs goalie Shealyn Murphy (15 saves).—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The crossing is a crucial link between Egypt and Gaza, serving as the enclave’s lifeline for humanitarian aid.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The junior went 7-for-8 in the opening quarter, threading tight windows and ending the Tide’s opening drive with a whip-route touchdown to Horton — the Miami transfer — who won in man coverage.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But Delhi will continue to try to thread the needle between these concerns and its desire to forge closer regional partnerships at Pakistan’s expense.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The actor had previously met success with the first film in Netflix's The Kissing Booth series, but his searing performance as the nervy, brooding jock Nate Jacobs was among the most potent features that made Euphoria a water cooler hit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The council has met regularly since the fall to collect public input and formulate recommendations, but the final proposal for a graduation standard to the governor will be made by the Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Around the time of the 2022 bond referendum, then-City Manager Bruce Moore said the thought was to build the new court facility on the site of the old police headquarters, located just a short distance away on Markham Street, once the headquarters was demolished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gill's defense attorney asked instead for a cash bond or split bond, which would allow some of the money paid to be used toward future fines or fees.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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