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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
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Fall Mug for Everyday Cheer A seasonal mug is a practical gift that also ties the basket together.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
As a garnish, a grapefruit peel, adding a slightly numbing textured bitterness to the experience, ties the whole thing together.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The Phoenix win — its first in 11 all-time playoff games in Minnesota — ties the third-largest comeback in WNBA playoff history and is just the fifth 20-point comeback overall.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
On the topic of Batel's connection to the Vezda and her ultimate role as a warden of these nefarious multidimensional creatures, Goldsman ties it back to sci-fi master Larry Niven.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The look ties back to Buchanan’s Latin American audience, where the brand has long leaned into its identity as a whisky of celebration and connection.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That ties former Arizona star Larry Fitzgerald as the youngest to 500 receptions in NFL history, down to the exact day.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The package ties future awards to ambitious market value and performance milestones.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as an ex-con with Mafia ties who organizes a new criminal enterprise in Tulsa.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
In introducing the new youth program, the church severed ties with the Boy Scouts of America after nearly a century, according to the Associated Press.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Sony said the separation allows the financial arm, which includes Sony Life Insurance, Sony Assurance and Sony Bank, to raise its own growth capital while maintaining brand ties with the wider Sony ecosystem, according to a filing translated by Google.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The story of the bitter conflict ripping Loving County apart is inseparable from its history, one of hardship, survival, and ties to an unforgiving place that are born deep inside a person’s bones like marrow.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Robert Murphy, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division, said all the suspects were Mexican nationals with ties to CJNG.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
One of the solutions appears to be co-productions, with major Korean companies like CJ ENM and Hive deepening ties with the vibrant Indonesian market.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The agreement marks a rare success in US-China relations; a delegation of US lawmakers visited Beijing on Sunday, the first such trip since 2019, as the countries look to further stabilize ties.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The leadoff round-tripper was the 11th hit this season by Buxton, which ties Jacque Jones (2002) for the Twins’ club record.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Fall Mug for Everyday Cheer A seasonal mug is a practical gift that also ties the basket together.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
As a garnish, a grapefruit peel, adding a slightly numbing textured bitterness to the experience, ties the whole thing together.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The Phoenix win — its first in 11 all-time playoff games in Minnesota — ties the third-largest comeback in WNBA playoff history and is just the fifth 20-point comeback overall.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
On the topic of Batel's connection to the Vezda and her ultimate role as a warden of these nefarious multidimensional creatures, Goldsman ties it back to sci-fi master Larry Niven.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The look ties back to Buchanan’s Latin American audience, where the brand has long leaned into its identity as a whisky of celebration and connection.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That ties former Arizona star Larry Fitzgerald as the youngest to 500 receptions in NFL history, down to the exact day.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The package ties future awards to ambitious market value and performance milestones.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Perry’s 100-yard return ties Ervin Costner for the longest kick return in school history, Costner’s coming 47 years ago against South Carolina State.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as an ex-con with Mafia ties who organizes a new criminal enterprise in Tulsa.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
In introducing the new youth program, the church severed ties with the Boy Scouts of America after nearly a century, according to the Associated Press.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Sony said the separation allows the financial arm, which includes Sony Life Insurance, Sony Assurance and Sony Bank, to raise its own growth capital while maintaining brand ties with the wider Sony ecosystem, according to a filing translated by Google.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The story of the bitter conflict ripping Loving County apart is inseparable from its history, one of hardship, survival, and ties to an unforgiving place that are born deep inside a person’s bones like marrow.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Robert Murphy, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division, said all the suspects were Mexican nationals with ties to CJNG.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
One of the solutions appears to be co-productions, with major Korean companies like CJ ENM and Hive deepening ties with the vibrant Indonesian market.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The agreement marks a rare success in US-China relations; a delegation of US lawmakers visited Beijing on Sunday, the first such trip since 2019, as the countries look to further stabilize ties.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
Verb
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Each atom binds separate electrons, whose exchange interaction mediates the nuclear two-qubit gate.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Oluseyi says that curiosity is the thread that binds them together.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to the company website, its long-term vision is to build a dynamic marketplace that matches farmers’ output with real-time demand across the food and retail industries, ultimately boosting farm revenues.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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MoffettNathanson's investment rating matches the majority of analysts on the Street, but its new price target is far above the consensus of nearly $236, according to LSEG.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, Atlético has half the points by accumulating two wins, three draws, and one loss.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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That’s the case with Harley Quinn, who has consistently been one of the biggest draws for DC’s historically uneven films.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Sep. 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.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some links were broken, but the Internet Archive filled the gaps.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Personal truth meets public image pressure.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Home Soft Things cotton set, which includes a duvet cover and standard shams, is gingham meets buffalo plaid.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nalla is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on bonds totalling $20,000 but is only required to pay $2,000 for each count.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the big picture, Chevalier says Asics hopes the Tomo collaboration will highlight the bonds within the athletic footwear space.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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