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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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The round, sesame-seeded bread is layered with Italian deli meats, cheeses and a tangy olive salad that ties everything together.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
House Enrolled Act 1002 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, 8 Apr. 2026
What ties these hotels together isn’t just high design or buzzy amenities (although there’s plenty of both), but a sense of evolution.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
That effortless, well established harmony, coupled with Scoop’s production, ties it all together.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
With this being her 14th chart-topper, Swift now ties with Jay-Z for most number one debuts among solo artists.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers reject a bill that ties students’ attendance to driver’s licenses.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
As is typical of these filings, Kalshi’s application ties its product to several sectors, including the classes involving financial trading software, financial exchange services and communications services.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The animations show levels of sophistication and internet access that indicate ties to government offices, said Mahsa Alimardani, a director of WITNESS, a human-rights group working on AI video evidence.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Islamabad also has a deep relationship with Saudi Arabia and is cozy with Iran, which was the first country to recognize Pakistan following independence in 1947, with the two neighbors sharing a 560-mile border and deep historical, cultural, and religious ties.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump appears to have re-focused on the Danish autonomous territory while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicky’s life is upended when his sister Morgan (Taylor Ortega) steals a necklace for their dying grandmother from a boutique with ties to a criminal organization.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Sandel suspects those ties were strained by an unusually large group size, competition over food and reproduction, alpha male changes and diseases that killed adults that were key bridges between clusters.
—Jason P. Dinh, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
What color are the hair ties Indy wears?
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 9 Apr. 2026
The design takes inspiration from a bolo tie and ties back to Hill’s Colorado wedding, when the napkins were fastened with the neckwear.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
An abduction sequence ties the audience’s nerves in knots with cinematographer Isaac Bauman’s athletic tracking shot loping up the stairs to Margot’s apartment accompanied by Gavin Brivik’s pulse-hammering score.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The round, sesame-seeded bread is layered with Italian deli meats, cheeses and a tangy olive salad that ties everything together.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
House Enrolled Act 1002 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, 8 Apr. 2026
What ties these hotels together isn’t just high design or buzzy amenities (although there’s plenty of both), but a sense of evolution.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
That effortless, well established harmony, coupled with Scoop’s production, ties it all together.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
With this being her 14th chart-topper, Swift now ties with Jay-Z for most number one debuts among solo artists.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers reject a bill that ties students’ attendance to driver’s licenses.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
As is typical of these filings, Kalshi’s application ties its product to several sectors, including the classes involving financial trading software, financial exchange services and communications services.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Orbán, who refused to sever Hungary’s ties to Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly obstructed European efforts to aid Kyiv.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The animations show levels of sophistication and internet access that indicate ties to government offices, said Mahsa Alimardani, a director of WITNESS, a human-rights group working on AI video evidence.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Islamabad also has a deep relationship with Saudi Arabia and is cozy with Iran, which was the first country to recognize Pakistan following independence in 1947, with the two neighbors sharing a 560-mile border and deep historical, cultural, and religious ties.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump appears to have re-focused on the Danish autonomous territory while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicky’s life is upended when his sister Morgan (Taylor Ortega) steals a necklace for their dying grandmother from a boutique with ties to a criminal organization.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Sandel suspects those ties were strained by an unusually large group size, competition over food and reproduction, alpha male changes and diseases that killed adults that were key bridges between clusters.
—Jason P. Dinh, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
What color are the hair ties Indy wears?
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 9 Apr. 2026
The design takes inspiration from a bolo tie and ties back to Hill’s Colorado wedding, when the napkins were fastened with the neckwear.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
Verb
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In The Long Game, Shane and Ilya are forced to confront their fears and insecurities — wrestling with codependency, depression, and self-perception — while trying to maintain the love that binds them.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The recluse toxin binds to the surface of cells and scoots along it like a lawn mower, clipping the heads off molecules on this surface.—
Matthew Cordes,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Syna World’s logo is debossed onto the lateral heel in gold, which matches the tongue branding, lace dubrae and metal lace tips.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing matches the Santa Lucia Highlands Gals for its unique combination of more than 40 stellar wineries pouring pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, all from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and stellar chefs from the Monterey area.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Raleigh, North Carolina To those in the know, Raleigh’s culinary scene is one of its primary draws.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lana del Rey, Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat headlined the festival in 2024, but one of the big draws was the reunion of No Doubt, who brought out Olivia Rodrigo.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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None are carrying oil from the Islamic Republic or have obvious, direct links to the country.—
Julian Lee,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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As passengers take their seats, crew members keep an eye on each row to ensure everyone meets the requirements.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Season 2's supporting cast is filled out by the Cannes winner and screen legend Song Kang-Ho, Oscar-winning Minari star Youn Yuh-jung, and Seoyeon Jang, who bring those tense bonds to life.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent market volatility has created a compelling entry point for income investors to snap up investment-grade corporate bonds with attractive yields, according to Wells Fargo Investment Institute.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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