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or tieing
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as in binding
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 matching
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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Recent Examples of tying
Look, Penn State fans need something positive here to remember, so let’s turn to a White Out in 2013 when Robinson soared far above Channing Stribling, seemingly suspended in midair, to haul in a miracle heave from Christian Hackenberg that set up a tying touchdown en route to a four-overtime win.
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The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
That cut New York’s lead to 2-1 and sent the Charlotte crowd into a frenzy, hoping for a tying score in the game’s final minutes.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The two continued working together after tying the knot in 1991.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
But Jays starter Kevin Gausman was able regain control after a rocky first inning, with Toronto eventually tying the game at 1-1 following an Alejandro Kirk sacrifice fly in the third inning.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
After tying the knot on 31 December 2022, the pair welcomed their first child together, Becks Hayden Wallace on 29 September 2024.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
That cut New York’s lead to 2-1 and sent the Charlotte crowd into a frenzy, hoping for a tying score in the game’s final minutes.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
The two continued working together after tying the knot in 1991.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
But Jays starter Kevin Gausman was able regain control after a rocky first inning, with Toronto eventually tying the game at 1-1 following an Alejandro Kirk sacrifice fly in the third inning.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
After tying the knot on 31 December 2022, the pair welcomed their first child together, Becks Hayden Wallace on 29 September 2024.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tying
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Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Transporting research animals typically requires legally binding contracts that prohibit the parties involved from disclosing information, Tulane University said in a statement to the AP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For the outing, Swift, 35, wore a Thom Browne RWB stripe-detail polo shirt, which retails for $1,110, with a matching Thom Browne Asymmetric wool miniskirt priced at $2,360.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The two-pack comes in six different colors with matching lids that include steam release vents, so your soup can reheat evenly and safely with no more splatters.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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For Ojito, writing about the Valbanera and threading family stories into her novel was a profound experience.—
Raul A. Reyes,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are 18 itineraries on offer, each threading its way through the Italian countryside with an air of cinematic nostalgia.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The two have been close since meeting at a 2014 Oscars after-party.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Tying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tying. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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