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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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
His team needed a defensive stop just to manufacture one last game-tying opportunity before the buzzer.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Bo Horvat broke a tie late in the third period and the New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Fellow senior co-captain Tyler Heldenbergh (13-10-23) scored twice to tie it, and freshman standout Cael Colarullo (12-9-21) potted the game-winner.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
His team needed a defensive stop just to manufacture one last game-tying opportunity before the buzzer.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Mandelson’s sacking as ambassador marked the third time he had been removed from a senior role in government due to his ties to wealthy individuals.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Bo Horvat broke a tie late in the third period and the New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
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But the Olympic Charter — the book of rules and protocol for the Games and Olympic sports bodies — binds the national Olympic committees to staying neutral in political matters.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The interim administration is bound to an international roadmap that demands measurable progress on democratic reforms, the release of political prisoners and restructuring of key sectors of the economy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to the researchers, even a few kilometers of difference allows interior models of Jupiter to better match both gravity data and atmospheric observations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Heading into 2026 the Red Sox look capable of at least matching last year’s club, which finished third in the AL East, made the playoffs and lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seated beside Soo Hoo was DRC co-owner Villaine, a living link to the DRC’s 1869 owner, Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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While scientists have long observed this liquid-to-solid transformation, the exact molecular link that converts these fluid droplets into a high-performance final structure has remained a mystery until now.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The artist is unknown but has been colloquially named the Flower Painter of Matera for the red poppy-like blooms threaded through the frescoes.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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A feeling of struggle also seems to thread through the album.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Seahawks and Rams met in the NFC Championship Game, which was only decided by four points.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Milwaukee-area real estate market has far too few homes to meet feverish homebuyer demand.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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By recognizing pets as family members and supporting the bond between people and pets, organizations can humanize themselves, making strides toward a healthier, more compassionate and connected workplace—one paw and one pet at a time.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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