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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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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 McIndoe, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the text of his Wednesday order caps salaries at current levels and ties future executive incentive compensation to delivery and production metrics.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss ties it Ole Miss moved down the field but the Canes got solid pressure on third down to force a Trinidad Chambliss incompletion.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
What ties the two together is defense.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The famous robotics company Boston Dynamics is a Hyundai subsidiary, which ties this concept together.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Colin Farrell reprised his role as Oz Cobb on HBO's The Penguin, which ties into the events of The Batman Part II.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
An insurgency that ties the United States down in Venezuela would delight Beijing and Russia.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
What ties the restaurants together is their commitment to unfussy flavors and fresh ingredients, mostly sourced from the hotel's adjoining organic farm.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The future judge once hand-delivered $3 million to the Italian kidnappers of Getty’s grandson, in 1973, CalMatters reported, while noting deep ties also between the Newsom family and other San Francisco political royalty, the Browns and Pelosis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
McBrearty grew up playing soccer in addition to basketball, but the latter won his heart despite some family ties to the former.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
With Linde, Sundance is getting a film industry veteran with deep ties to Sundance and big specialty film credentials.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Canada and China pledged to expand energy ties on the first day of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Beijing.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
As BisNow and Gothamist reported, Summit has ties to Jonathan Wiener, Joel Wiener’s brother.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2026
The meeting comes as Tokyo seeks to rein in a deepening diplomatic and trade rift with China while strengthening ties with allies to counter Beijing’s attempts to isolate Japan.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Last week, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform subpoenaed Wexner over his ties to Epstein.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
That ties the Islanders with the Blackhawks for the league low.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the text of his Wednesday order caps salaries at current levels and ties future executive incentive compensation to delivery and production metrics.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Ole Miss ties it Ole Miss moved down the field but the Canes got solid pressure on third down to force a Trinidad Chambliss incompletion.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
What ties the two together is defense.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The famous robotics company Boston Dynamics is a Hyundai subsidiary, which ties this concept together.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Colin Farrell reprised his role as Oz Cobb on HBO's The Penguin, which ties into the events of The Batman Part II.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
An insurgency that ties the United States down in Venezuela would delight Beijing and Russia.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
What ties the restaurants together is their commitment to unfussy flavors and fresh ingredients, mostly sourced from the hotel's adjoining organic farm.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
One of Philadelphia's most iconic families has ties to one of golf's greatest championships.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The future judge once hand-delivered $3 million to the Italian kidnappers of Getty’s grandson, in 1973, CalMatters reported, while noting deep ties also between the Newsom family and other San Francisco political royalty, the Browns and Pelosis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
McBrearty grew up playing soccer in addition to basketball, but the latter won his heart despite some family ties to the former.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
With Linde, Sundance is getting a film industry veteran with deep ties to Sundance and big specialty film credentials.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Canada and China pledged to expand energy ties on the first day of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Beijing.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
As BisNow and Gothamist reported, Summit has ties to Jonathan Wiener, Joel Wiener’s brother.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2026
The meeting comes as Tokyo seeks to rein in a deepening diplomatic and trade rift with China while strengthening ties with allies to counter Beijing’s attempts to isolate Japan.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Last week, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform subpoenaed Wexner over his ties to Epstein.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
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When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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This piece of legislation legally binds the US to help Taiwan defend itself against stronger neighbors, like China.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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This Hermes Kelly Bag Craie matches the COS scarf coat but brings back a little structure to the look.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Amanyara's draws go well beyond its physical glow-up.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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There have been stingy draws, a high-scoring draw and a couple of Elland Road hidings, but this was Daniel Farke’s Leeds unshackled, intoxicated, for good and bad, by the same icy Tyneside air which made Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle United sides so iconic.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Businesses with links to the IRGC became Iran’s sanction-circumventing apparatus, controlling imports, managing currency exchanges, and monopolizing access to restricted goods.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lockheed Martin revealed that the NGSRI offering is being developed as a 21st Century Security solution that meets all soldier safety and performance needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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As Mercury meets Jupiter, avoid allowing potential blind you to reality!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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His administration is also buying housing bonds and floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in an effort to bring down the cost of homeownership.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Investors have also rushed into the country’s sovereign and state oil company bonds since Maduro was captured.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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