1
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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2
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
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Along with hosting, Wilson is up for six CMA awards this year, tied for the most with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Theatrical productions that center upon real-life events often struggle with wanting to tie everything up into a pretty little bow.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Along with hosting, Wilson is up for six CMA awards this year, tied for the most with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The tie-breaking format giveth and taketh away.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
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His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Storing cheese on your refrigerator shelves or worse, in the door, are bound to cause issues more quickly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From 149 yards out, McIlroy then launched his approach to within four feet of the cup to seal his foursomes match.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rescues can usually match you with a dog based on your preferences.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, Atlético has half the points by accumulating two wins, three draws, and one loss.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair have had quite the glamorous love story, but as Chopra told Vogue in December 2018, one of her Quantico costars, Graham Rogers, was actually the connecting link between the pair.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 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,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sarah and Chris Cooper, innkeepers of the Margin Street Inn, explained the balance of life in a town where global celebrity meets generations of tradition.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hop on a train ride, meet cute animals at a petting zoo, play games and create crafts.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bond between the two men was at the center of a fierce political conflict that spread in Washington, San Salvador and Miami.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Early the following year, rising interest rates and soaring inflation pushed investors out of risky securities and into safer assets like bonds.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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