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as in bound
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 matched
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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Recent Examples of tied
Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
With the game tied at 2-2 in the ninth, Johnson, a redshirt sophomore who starred at Monte Vista High and Cuesta JC, delivered the shot heard around college baseball.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Performers for the event tied to the nation's 250th birthday were announced this week, and within days, nearly all the musicians, including Morris Day, Young MC and The Commodores, backed out.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The county has also approved two exemption requests, one tied to an event scheduled before the restrictions took effect and another for a school field day.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
It can be worn open as a lightweight layer, buttoned up for dressier occasions, or tied around your shoulders for a dose of preppy energy.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The best guardrails are simple, visible and tied directly to everyday decisions.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
That means offices and observances tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, such as Miami Dade Black Affairs initiatives, Women’s History Month programming, and a wide range of cultural and heritage related programming across Florida.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Unofficial results for two special elections held Tuesday show the Minnesota House will remain tied heading into the 2026 legislative session.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
With the game tied at 2-2 in the ninth, Johnson, a redshirt sophomore who starred at Monte Vista High and Cuesta JC, delivered the shot heard around college baseball.
—Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Performers for the event tied to the nation's 250th birthday were announced this week, and within days, nearly all the musicians, including Morris Day, Young MC and The Commodores, backed out.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The county has also approved two exemption requests, one tied to an event scheduled before the restrictions took effect and another for a school field day.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
It can be worn open as a lightweight layer, buttoned up for dressier occasions, or tied around your shoulders for a dose of preppy energy.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
The best guardrails are simple, visible and tied directly to everyday decisions.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
That means offices and observances tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, such as Miami Dade Black Affairs initiatives, Women’s History Month programming, and a wide range of cultural and heritage related programming across Florida.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied
Adjective
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There’s also an attached garage for two cars and a golf cart off a gleaming black driveway.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The complex, which is the airport's first new facility in 60 years, includes a 5,000-square-foot terminal, a 20,000-square-foot heated hangar and an attached garage.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The ticket matched four winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, May 30, the California State Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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The bar for earning a customer’s confidence has risen steadily, and in most industries, it hasn’t been matched by a corresponding rise in how companies actually behave.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Larry King and Billie Jean King met at Cal State Los Angeles and married in 1965.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The game Friday was the fourth year in a row the Colts and Highlanders met in the finals, and with the exception of 2025, the Colts have won each time.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Tied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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