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as in binds
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 matches
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 draws
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 links
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 ties
Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Nothing ties together a travel outfit quite like a crisp pair of leather sneakers.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
To maintain visual harmony, make sure there's a common thread that ties the rugs together.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Cavé’s presence ties the monthly event to a broader diaspora conversation.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Thinking of patriotism this way ties it more closely to solidarity.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
By the end, only one of the assassins is alive; Brian ties him to a tree and slaps him around a bit, demanding to know who hired him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Bieber ties Bruno Mars for the most leaders among solo males over the Pop Airplay chart’s history, which dates to October 1992.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Connor’s $12 million AAV ties him for the seventh-highest cap hit next season (along with Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen, who each play in states with no income tax).
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Fergie, 66, who has remained close with her Andrew since their divorce almost 30 years ago, has been embroiled in her own controversy due to her ties to Epstein.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The Gators have very good options from the FBS head coaching ranks, starting with two offensive-minded coaches with strong local ties.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
That dominance in clean technologies would enable China to position itself as a leader in global climate talks; build stronger ties with Global South countries in need of cheaper, cleaner energy; and reduce choking pollution within China was only further reason to go all in on clean technologies.
—Alex Wang, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The field marshal In the thick of warming ties, analysts say, is Field Marshal Asim Munir, the chief of Pakistan’s powerful military, which has long played an outsize role in the country’s often tumultuous politics.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
And for those who think that some threads from the first two seasons have been tied up early in season three, Cahn teases that those ties may unravel yet again.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors have cut ties with Seth Curry just days before the regular season.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Andrew, on the other hand, was stripped of his military titles and the use of HRH in 2022 after his ties to Epstein became public.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
The rapid proliferation and growth of spot ETFs like those for bitcoin and ether – as well as the potential for dozens more once regulatory operations resume at full capacity – also ties into another important change.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Nothing ties together a travel outfit quite like a crisp pair of leather sneakers.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
To maintain visual harmony, make sure there's a common thread that ties the rugs together.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Cavé’s presence ties the monthly event to a broader diaspora conversation.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Thinking of patriotism this way ties it more closely to solidarity.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
By the end, only one of the assassins is alive; Brian ties him to a tree and slaps him around a bit, demanding to know who hired him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Bieber ties Bruno Mars for the most leaders among solo males over the Pop Airplay chart’s history, which dates to October 1992.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Connor’s $12 million AAV ties him for the seventh-highest cap hit next season (along with Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen, who each play in states with no income tax).
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Fergie, 66, who has remained close with her Andrew since their divorce almost 30 years ago, has been embroiled in her own controversy due to her ties to Epstein.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The Gators have very good options from the FBS head coaching ranks, starting with two offensive-minded coaches with strong local ties.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
That dominance in clean technologies would enable China to position itself as a leader in global climate talks; build stronger ties with Global South countries in need of cheaper, cleaner energy; and reduce choking pollution within China was only further reason to go all in on clean technologies.
—Alex Wang, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The field marshal In the thick of warming ties, analysts say, is Field Marshal Asim Munir, the chief of Pakistan’s powerful military, which has long played an outsize role in the country’s often tumultuous politics.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
And for those who think that some threads from the first two seasons have been tied up early in season three, Cahn teases that those ties may unravel yet again.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors have cut ties with Seth Curry just days before the regular season.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Andrew, on the other hand, was stripped of his military titles and the use of HRH in 2022 after his ties to Epstein became public.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
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On the smallest scales, the strong nuclear force binds quarks into bound structures, three-at-a-time, known as baryons.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Oct. 2025
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The drug binds to a particular protein on immune system cells called T cells and reduces their ability to attack the body’s beta cells.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the amount of stoppage time match officials are adding on, Premier League matches this season have lasted an average of 100 minutes and 35 seconds.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Each laser beam precisely matches the quantum energy levels of rubidium atoms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There's no silver spoons in her draws.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ragtime culminates with two huge 11 o'clock numbers, from Henry and Levy, a Tony-winner and Olivier-nominee whose names are rightfully big draws to the show.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Elizabeth Denton,
StyleCaster,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the platform is also testing a new way to handle links.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Carr meets the moment, Notre Dame should have enough offense to pull away from USC during the second half and keep this season on the tracks.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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If a home's drain pipe breaks down, water can seep into the basement where the floor meets the foundation walls, Barrick said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Neil Mehta, portfolio manager for investment grade bonds at RBC BlueBay, told CNBC that inflation is likely to remain just below 4% for the rest of the year, despite improving wage data.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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The other is illiquidity, when the value of assets actually exceeds obligations, but assets like real estate or bonds cannot be converted to cash fast enough to meet demands.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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