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as in to bind
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 to match
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 draw
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 link
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 tie
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Without any restructures, that’s roughly 35 percent of the team’s salary cap tied to two players in the passing game.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with their deaths — all of whom have ties to the notorious Gulf Cartel, according to the outlet.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Arkansas, 32-4 at home, is two wins shy of tying its single-season home win record of 34 victories, set in 2018 and 2024.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Without any restructures, that’s roughly 35 percent of the team’s salary cap tied to two players in the passing game.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
Adjust ties on trees and shrubs to prevent girdling of stems.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with their deaths — all of whom have ties to the notorious Gulf Cartel, according to the outlet.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Verb
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However, most brands are unwilling to pay that premium, which leaves creators undervalued and legally bound to work that continues to generate brand ROI long after payment has cleared.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Many foliage are pot bound and need a new but slightly larger container. 76.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Unlike last season, when the top-four seeds and first-round byes were reserved for conference champions, the top seeds will match the selection committee’s final rankings, with no regard to league affiliation.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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One set of trousers and underwear matched Mulcahy’s DNA, and the other matched Duffy’s, corroborating his confession.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Other golf meccas like Myrtle Beach (S.C), Hilton Head (S.C.), Phoenix/Scottsdale, and Palm Springs (Calif.) are unquestionably national draws for traveling golfers with a wealth of golf courses across a range of facilities.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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There have always been other use cases for VR, but gaming has always been the main draw.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Back-up power generators were bought for the town hall, medical facilities and old people’s homes as well as a satellite link to be able to call for help.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Shop the full Oklahoma City Thunder Finals Collection now by clicking any link or image.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The filmmakers thread these stories seamlessly into a larger picture that balances despair with moments that point cautiously toward a more stable future.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The ornate piece was threaded with brocade motifs and real chandi (silver) zari.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Brailsford and Silverman first met during Pride back in 2015 after they were introduced by mutual friends.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Ponder is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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