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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
Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Dark, moody walls make the natural-wood bench and light floors stand out; a charming white dome pendant light ties the space together.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 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, 18 Feb. 2026
That was true before Clark’s resignation — so much so that Cody Bellinger’s new deal with the Yankees ties his opt outs to a work stoppage — which only put a brighter spotlight on the trouble that could be coming.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of it ties back to the AAU culture of team-hopping.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
The update introduces a unified control plane that ties together silicon, systems, optics, and software across on-premises and cloud environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The stablehand puts a bridle in the housemaid’s mouth, then ties her wrists.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
None of the companies have any apparent ties to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nor is there any evidence that pending closures are related to him.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Many of the schools promptly cut ties with The PhD Project after the investigation was opened, in order to avoid entanglements with the administration.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Bass this week urged Wasserman to resign as head of the committee overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games because of his ties to Maxwell.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
And last year, Jacob Bickelhaupt, a renowned Michelin-star chef based in South Florida with ties to Chicago, was charged with a brutal assault that left a woman in critical condition, following a history of domestic violence.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, the queen stripped her second son of military titles and patronages as the scandal around his ties with Jeffrey Epstein grew in 2022.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Following her eviction from Royal Lodge along with her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, six companies with ties to the mother-of-two are now being shuttered, per People.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The government has also previously looked into ties with Party for Socialism and Liberation.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Operating the facility safely will require close to 100 staff members, which directly ties to the broader recruitment and retention challenges at the Sheriff’s Office.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Dark, moody walls make the natural-wood bench and light floors stand out; a charming white dome pendant light ties the space together.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 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, 18 Feb. 2026
That was true before Clark’s resignation — so much so that Cody Bellinger’s new deal with the Yankees ties his opt outs to a work stoppage — which only put a brighter spotlight on the trouble that could be coming.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of it ties back to the AAU culture of team-hopping.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
The update introduces a unified control plane that ties together silicon, systems, optics, and software across on-premises and cloud environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The stablehand puts a bridle in the housemaid’s mouth, then ties her wrists.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Over the next month, in the only weekend games United will play until Leeds United visit on April 11, Palace and Villa both go to Old Trafford on Sundays after European ties on the Thursdays.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
None of the companies have any apparent ties to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nor is there any evidence that pending closures are related to him.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Many of the schools promptly cut ties with The PhD Project after the investigation was opened, in order to avoid entanglements with the administration.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Bass this week urged Wasserman to resign as head of the committee overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games because of his ties to Maxwell.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
And last year, Jacob Bickelhaupt, a renowned Michelin-star chef based in South Florida with ties to Chicago, was charged with a brutal assault that left a woman in critical condition, following a history of domestic violence.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, the queen stripped her second son of military titles and patronages as the scandal around his ties with Jeffrey Epstein grew in 2022.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Following her eviction from Royal Lodge along with her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, six companies with ties to the mother-of-two are now being shuttered, per People.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The government has also previously looked into ties with Party for Socialism and Liberation.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
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But maybe in a film as deeply personal as this, in which grief is the glue that binds each scene together, there needn’t be an overarching theme or narrative beyond the desire for remembrance.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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These dimensions normally cohere in the speaker, which binds a person to their words.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Looking for the balance of gases in the atmosphere that matches the balance of today would be an example of overly restricting our search to planets that are similar to Earth in a way that would exclude most Earth-like planets throughout Earth’s entire history.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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If the product information matches the recall, stop feeding it to your baby immediately.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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That includes Wolves, whose form has picked up considerably under Rob Edwards — only one win but a series of draws, typified by that dramatic fightback at home to Arsenal on Wednesday — so there’s a temptation to go with form here and back Wolves to get a result.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its culinary scene is one of the city’s biggest draws, and its momentum is only building.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Douglas A. Boneparth, CFP,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Senate Appropriations Committee meets to discuss the state’s amended 2026 budget.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Five different characters sing their hearts out, and each performer meets the vocal and emotional demands of their star turn with both power and subtlety.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Developers front the cost, and the district issues bonds to repay the developer for the infrastructure investment.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And how do bonds fit into the whole picture?—
Personal Finance,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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