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or tieing
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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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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
Acton-Boxboro had taken a 1-0 lead in the second on Riley Bergeron’s goal, only for several waves of Arlington Catholic pressure to finally cash in on Kate Frawley’s game-tying goal early in the third.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.
—Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
But that was it for Patterson Mill, which watched a potential game-tying Coale Washington 3-pointer bounce off the rim in the final seconds to seal the three-point defeat.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
The women’s team earned their third all-time Olympic gold medal after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Thursday, with Knight scoring the late game-tying goal.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
When Curaçao booked its spot in the World Cup by tying Jamaica last November, Advocaat was not on the sideline for personal reasons, the BBC reported.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
This was the 93rd launch of the year, tying the record on the Space Coast.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Consider these your finishing touch, tying your entire bed scheme together with a charming detail.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Louisville had a final chance but Ryan Conwell couldn't get off the tying shot in time after catching a long inbounds heave.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.
—Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
But that was it for Patterson Mill, which watched a potential game-tying Coale Washington 3-pointer bounce off the rim in the final seconds to seal the three-point defeat.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
The women’s team earned their third all-time Olympic gold medal after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Thursday, with Knight scoring the late game-tying goal.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
When Curaçao booked its spot in the World Cup by tying Jamaica last November, Advocaat was not on the sideline for personal reasons, the BBC reported.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
This was the 93rd launch of the year, tying the record on the Space Coast.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Consider these your finishing touch, tying your entire bed scheme together with a charming detail.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Louisville had a final chance but Ryan Conwell couldn't get off the tying shot in time after catching a long inbounds heave.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tying
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That cloudy, starchy water is a natural thickener and emulsifier, binding fat and liquid together, loosening the cheese sauce when needed, and creating a smoother, more cohesive texture—all without adding extra cream or cheese.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Trans Lifeline provides an online resource that discusses binding for all genders.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Numerous items containing a DNA profile matching Wengel were also seized from Hite’s apartment and surrounding areas, including a 12-inch Diablo Steel Damon Carbide Sawzall blade.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her wide-leg trousers came in a matching deep blue hue and incorporated cargo pockets.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s been a quiet but persuasive strain of Americana threading through NYFW, not the bombastic, flag-waving kind, but something more intimate and lived-in.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Instead, look for screws that feature even threading, a smooth coating, and are a little bit heavier in weight.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Manufacturers must reduce weight and energy use while meeting strict safety rules.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied meeting Giuffre.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tying. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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