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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
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The deal ties Pipkins to the Chargers for his eighth and ninth seasons in the NFL.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The legislation also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration, and utilities will use a three-year rate plan.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
And as for his business connection to biohacking, he’s invested in Lotus, a startup that ties together years of medical records and wearable data.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Libby Lee ties it at 12 with a nice layup in front of the rim.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
What ties all five of these spots together is that each one offers something beyond the expected.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Xavier’s arc this season also ties into Maddie’s relationship with her mom.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
State law ties the amount available for the family tax credit to state revenue growth and whether the state collects money above a revenue cap set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Even Azerbaijan, a Muslim country neighboring Iran that has forged close ties with Israel, has come under assault.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
None of those people have been accused of wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein, but Democrats on the committee argued that anyone with ties to the wealthy financier should be scrutinized.
—Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Daniel Hankins-Sanford made a tiebreaking layup with 29 seconds remaining, and the Minutemen escaped with a victory in a quarterfinal that had 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The attack in Michigan occurred just hours after a gunman with ties to ISIS opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others, according to an NBC report.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Dunn, curator of modern and contemporary art at Savannah’s Telfair Museums, sought to show that the grand narrative of American art has significant local ties.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
While performance has been the key driver throughout the Games, style remains a strong focal point — especially given the host country’s fashion ties.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Both Burkle and Anderson have ties to Sacramento.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The big story India rarely ties its foreign policy to a single partner or bloc.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The deal ties Pipkins to the Chargers for his eighth and ninth seasons in the NFL.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The legislation also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration, and utilities will use a three-year rate plan.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
And as for his business connection to biohacking, he’s invested in Lotus, a startup that ties together years of medical records and wearable data.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Libby Lee ties it at 12 with a nice layup in front of the rim.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
What ties all five of these spots together is that each one offers something beyond the expected.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Xavier’s arc this season also ties into Maddie’s relationship with her mom.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
State law ties the amount available for the family tax credit to state revenue growth and whether the state collects money above a revenue cap set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.
—Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Even Azerbaijan, a Muslim country neighboring Iran that has forged close ties with Israel, has come under assault.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
None of those people have been accused of wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein, but Democrats on the committee argued that anyone with ties to the wealthy financier should be scrutinized.
—Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Daniel Hankins-Sanford made a tiebreaking layup with 29 seconds remaining, and the Minutemen escaped with a victory in a quarterfinal that had 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The attack in Michigan occurred just hours after a gunman with ties to ISIS opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others, according to an NBC report.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Dunn, curator of modern and contemporary art at Savannah’s Telfair Museums, sought to show that the grand narrative of American art has significant local ties.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
While performance has been the key driver throughout the Games, style remains a strong focal point — especially given the host country’s fashion ties.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Both Burkle and Anderson have ties to Sacramento.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
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Human rights groups warned at the time that the policy brought Kuwait closer to the kafala, or sponsorship system, that binds a migrant worker’s residency to their employer, which is still in use across the region.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Lucero said the Minnesota Human Rights Act binds all ride-share companies, including Uber.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new lantern instead matches the modal capacity of the lasers and the fiber.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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In terms of speed, the 17e beats the 16e and mostly matches the iPhone 17, which is great.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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History and nature are the main draws at this 3-mile barrier island that's known for being a sister destination to Savannah (located just 30 minutes away).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Expo One of the Austin Convention Center’s biggest draws for SXSW has been its sheer space, with a large portion of the building dedicated each year to the festival’s tech and international expo.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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All gardens have at least 60 percent native plants, and some include signage with links to Calscape, the California Native Plant Society’s database.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The location – Britain’s only desert, where sparse natural life meets heavy industrial infrastructure – provides both the visual setting and a thematic undercurrent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 7th house is more about one-on-one bonds, while the 11th house magnifies the potential of a united community.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gervais said the Seahawks didn’t just find the right players for their system but put an extraordinary emphasis on those players building bonds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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