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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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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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Instead, the parties should be bound by the Constitution in existence at the time of the parties’ agreement.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Photographers are asked to respect dark-sky locations, use light responsibly and present an authentic night-sky experience by being transparent about editing, labeling composite images and ensuring the sky matches the geographic location of the foreground.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Even the rules are changing, with sets played to four games instead of six until Wednesday’s final, no-Ad scoring, and match tiebreakers instead of a third set.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
17 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 Throgs Neck Bridge was built in 1961 and links Queens and the Bronx.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are ball rolls, drag-backs and sharp-angled passes, all designed to manipulate opposition defenders and thread the ball through the spaces his movement creates.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Simply create a small loop at the end of your wire before threading on beads.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So Knox asked to meet, and Lewinsky invited Knox to her hotel room.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Treatments like Ultherapy Prime reflect that shift—deeper, smarter, and more precise, with results designed to meet the needs of the individual.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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David Saldana was arrested on a charge of murder, and his bond is set at $500,000, jail records show.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Aug. 2025
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Streich was arrested a fourth time for violating bond conditions on Aug. 3 when police were called to the apartment for a domestic disturbance.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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