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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
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The 108-degree day in North Shore, California, ties a mark first reached by Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As much as this music ties itself to the beauty of the physical world, it’s also enveloped by a thick fog.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Chendall Weaver has nine points and ties a career-high with 10 rebounds in a heroic effort off the Longhorn bench.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
This ties their second-longest winning streak in the last 28 years.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without the same ties to the landscape and community, these proprietors might lack the know-how of tending to the land and its best interests at heart.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the darkest chapters in American moviemaking history, the Hollywood Blacklist was a period of political persecution starting in 1947, where studios banned individuals suspected of Communist ties.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
In the days following TEDx Beverly Grove, attention has zeroed in on Acuna and his ties to the town.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by at least two federal prosecutors for alleged ties to drug traffickers, which Petro denied on social media.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The upper chamber is expected to vote again today on funding the Department of Homeland Security, as this partial government shutdown ties with the 2018-19 lapse for the second-longest ever, at 35 days.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Edison ties most executive compensation not to safety but to its financial performance.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The 108-degree day in North Shore, California, ties a mark first reached by Rio Grande City, Texas, in 1954.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
As much as this music ties itself to the beauty of the physical world, it’s also enveloped by a thick fog.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Chendall Weaver has nine points and ties a career-high with 10 rebounds in a heroic effort off the Longhorn bench.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
This ties their second-longest winning streak in the last 28 years.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
But the May 5 Democratic primary election, which pits a progressive newcomer and a longtime political gadfly against an incumbent with strong ties to Indy Democrats, could act as a proxy for voters' feelings about the party establishment.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Without the same ties to the landscape and community, these proprietors might lack the know-how of tending to the land and its best interests at heart.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the darkest chapters in American moviemaking history, the Hollywood Blacklist was a period of political persecution starting in 1947, where studios banned individuals suspected of Communist ties.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
In the days following TEDx Beverly Grove, attention has zeroed in on Acuna and his ties to the town.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The New York Times reported Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under criminal investigation by at least two federal prosecutors for alleged ties to drug traffickers, which Petro denied on social media.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The upper chamber is expected to vote again today on funding the Department of Homeland Security, as this partial government shutdown ties with the 2018-19 lapse for the second-longest ever, at 35 days.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
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Randall Zúñiga, director of that country's Judicial Investigation Agency, said last year tests showed Miller Gardner had high levels of carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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How Icotyde Works to Treat Plaque Psoriasis Icotyde binds to the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor, blocking it and thus interrupting the signaling pathway in the body that drives inflammation.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Food Lion Food Lion is not a restaurant, but its food often matches the quality of one.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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This matches what sources told Reuters on Monday.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spa Wellness remains high on the list of 1 Hotel Tokyo’s biggest draws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Their blip in February, when they were held to successive league draws by Brentford and Wolves, now seems a lifetime ago.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Leaders of the group have always denied any links to the cartel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Arab Media Forum, scheduled for April, has been postponed to September 2026, with organizers saying the decision was taken to ensure the event meets its scale and ambition.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dinner in Carrick goes elevated at The Oarsman, a modern Irish standout, or cozier at The Red Bank, where local produce meets a candlelit garden setting.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both boys appeared in court Monday for the third day of their Arthur hearing, which allows judges to consider setting bonds for defendants charged with crimes that aren’t normally eligible for bail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Males often form strong pair bonds with another adult male, and in some instances, their whistles become more similar to one another over time.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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