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or tieing
1
as in binding
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 matching
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 tying
Even if the Rams had scored with, say, 90 seconds to go instead of 38 seconds, because a blitz misfired, at least Carolina would have had time to try for a tying field goal and send the game into OT.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
And an offsides penalty by defensive end Braden Fiske on third-and-five gave the Panthers a fresh set of downs on a drive that ended in a game-tying field goal.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
The first half ended with the 49ers down 13-10 and failing to get in position for a potential tying field goal.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Tommy Novak’s tying goal in the third period was waved off by the officiating crew, and the Penguins, in one of their more underwhelming performances of the season, fell to the Flames 2-1 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Mark Stone had two assists, but his goals streak ended at team record-tying seven games.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Javonte Green missed a potential tying three and Paul Reed grabbed the rebound but committed Detroit’s 25th turnover.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
And an offsides penalty by defensive end Braden Fiske on third-and-five gave the Panthers a fresh set of downs on a drive that ended in a game-tying field goal.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
The first half ended with the 49ers down 13-10 and failing to get in position for a potential tying field goal.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Tommy Novak’s tying goal in the third period was waved off by the officiating crew, and the Penguins, in one of their more underwhelming performances of the season, fell to the Flames 2-1 at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Mark Stone had two assists, but his goals streak ended at team record-tying seven games.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Javonte Green missed a potential tying three and Paul Reed grabbed the rebound but committed Detroit’s 25th turnover.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tying
Verb
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Maybe the implications of binding yourself in chains?—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s key given the agreement would be legally binding and set rules, fees, timelines and more for both parties.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There to support husband George, who is nominated for Best Male Actor, Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy at the 2026 ceremony for his performance in Jay Kelly, Amal added diamond drop earrings, a matching diamond bracelet, and a neat box clutch in that same traffic-stopping shade of red.—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Bell opted for a two piece moment — pairing a strapless rose gold beaded Ashi Studio bustier with a matching floor-length skirt.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And for nearly 200 years, the Navier-Stokes equations have served as an unimpeachable theory of how fluids in the real world behave — from ocean currents threading their way between the continents to air wrapping around an aircraft’s wings.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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After meeting while training as actors, Graham and his wife, English actress Hannah Walters, married in 2008.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Byrne and Cannavale began dating in 2012 after meeting through mutual friends.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Tying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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