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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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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
Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Instead, their fortunes are more tied to the boom in artificial intelligence rather than lower borrowing costs.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The win pulls the Padres and Dodgers into a tie atop the division with just two games left in the regular-season series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Over the past seven weeks, these dishes — once unfamiliar — have become comfort foods to me because of the memories tied to them, ones belonging to me and others belonging to locals.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Instead, their fortunes are more tied to the boom in artificial intelligence rather than lower borrowing costs.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
More Getty Images The eight-time PGA Tour winner fired a bogey-free 64 on Friday at East Lake, climbing into a tie for 14th at 6-under.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The win pulls the Padres and Dodgers into a tie atop the division with just two games left in the regular-season series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
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So, the question is: if it is known that people are bound to make errors, can humans build systems that make those irrelevant?—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Tannins can temporarily hinder iron absorption by binding to non-heme iron to create compounds that can't be easily absorbed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City is the first team to book its spot in the 2025 NWSL Playoffs, matching the 2024 Orlando Pride’s record for the fastest team to secure a playoff spot in NWSL history.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
31 Aug. 2025
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As an accomplished safety at Oklahoma State, Lyrik Rawls was matched against several speedy receivers in both practices and games the past four seasons.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To see more photos from Courier Journal photojournalist Matt Stone, click on this link.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The key is to find a surprising yet authentic link that resonates with audiences—something fun, relevant and aligned with both brands’ identities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some submissions tried to thread the needle between tradition and reinvention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the end, Powell managed to thread the needle perfectly and, as a result, all three major averages are rallying at least 1.5%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hopping onto the monochromatic look, and keeping the feminine ties to the silhouette and not the color scheme, these $90 take on the coquette trend and meets it with its sporty figure.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many felt self-regulation is not enough, according to the institution that hosted the event, and researchers are gearing up to meet again in Manchester, England, and Singapore to discuss next steps.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This dual-track model has the potential to not only strengthen the child-parent bond but also shorten the duration of therapy and improve long-term resilience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Nathan Davin was jailed on a $750,000 bond, officials said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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