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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
The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Dylan Lee gave up singles to the next two batters, letting in the tying run that went on Sale’s ledger.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Loloi x Magnolia Home Sinclair Collection Area Rug Perfect for tying the entire room together, this area rug has antique motifs, subtle distressing details, and neutral shades of taupe that go with all kinds of hues.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Mark Andrews dropped a potential game-tying two-point conversion attempt in the final minutes.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Willis and Moore have remained friends in the years after their split over two decades ago, and the A-list exes have long been the model of positive coparenting despite their divorce in 2000 after tying the knot in 1987.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Rice atoned for his miscue in the bottom of the second with a game-tying solo home run — his 20th homer of the season — off of Boston starter Lucas Giolito.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2025
Other measures include boosting the federal stock buyback excise tax, restricting buybacks for companies accepting government contracts or subsidies, and tying pay ratio benchmarks to federal procurement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Dylan Lee gave up singles to the next two batters, letting in the tying run that went on Sale’s ledger.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Loloi x Magnolia Home Sinclair Collection Area Rug Perfect for tying the entire room together, this area rug has antique motifs, subtle distressing details, and neutral shades of taupe that go with all kinds of hues.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Mark Andrews dropped a potential game-tying two-point conversion attempt in the final minutes.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Willis and Moore have remained friends in the years after their split over two decades ago, and the A-list exes have long been the model of positive coparenting despite their divorce in 2000 after tying the knot in 1987.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Rice atoned for his miscue in the bottom of the second with a game-tying solo home run — his 20th homer of the season — off of Boston starter Lucas Giolito.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2025
Other measures include boosting the federal stock buyback excise tax, restricting buybacks for companies accepting government contracts or subsidies, and tying pay ratio benchmarks to federal procurement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tying
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It was spell binding to hear Ken talk Russia back in the day, about being followed by secret police & the final 7th game.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Your congressman can now sign the discharge petition to force a vote on binding legislation to release the Epstein files.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Finish with a cognac suede belt to add texture to the look while matching the gold buckles on your flats.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Exclusivo Mezcla Reversible Lightweight Quilt Set The Exclusivo Mezcla Quilt Bedding Set includes a reversible quilt and two matching pillow shams to tie the look together.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now a study published in Cell shows a complete, three-dimensional map of every single nerve fiber threading through a mouse.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
27 Aug. 2025
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The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since then, Pate says the band has written more music, including a song for a potential season two, after meeting one of their musical inspirations Cage the Elephant.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Tying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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