1
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
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The scene where Bob is tied to the mast while sailing with Anna and her friends was also largely improvised.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
There have been instances when Restore's broad support for the LGBTQ+ community has resulted in other congregations and denominations in proximity cutting ties.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
With the loss, Chicago is now tied for ninth place with Miami for the Play-In tournament.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The scene where Bob is tied to the mast while sailing with Anna and her friends was also largely improvised.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Letting the tie be the center of attention for her dark-colored suit, the Dark Knight alum went with minimal makeup and a dark red lip that matched her manicure.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
There have been instances when Restore's broad support for the LGBTQ+ community has resulted in other congregations and denominations in proximity cutting ties.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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This medication binds to and removes excess iron or copper from the body, helping prevent further liver damage in conditions like hemochromatosis and Wilson disease.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a 2021 journal article, David Kennaway, a professor of physiology at the University of Adelaide in Australia, noted that melatonin can bind to receptors in the pancreas, the heart, fat tissue, and reproductive organs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Behind him, Burney carried Leilani — outfitted in a matching onesie with her dad’s name and a pair of child-sized pink earphones — up to congratulate the man who willed Florida back to glory.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Support your child's language development with age-appropriate activities that match strategies to their stage.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Winners in Georgia have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes and are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro says Colossal’s technique, which uses routine blood draws, yields cells that are easier to reprogram than those that come from skin—and could thus be a better way of diversifying the red wolf gene pool.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Source: Kickstarter Note: New Atlas may earn commission from purchases made via links.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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State and federal officials investigating the scheme say to ignore the texts and avoid clicking links in messages.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Because sports betting operates in a unique environment where success depends on threading multiple needles simultaneously: instant gratification, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance and responsible gaming.—
Alexandre Gonthier,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And even for those who might be able to separate art from artist, the actor’s seeming lack of introspection about how violence is threaded through his film is an artistic failing.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The policy was met with public outcry and condemnation from pediatric associations, faith leaders, and even members of Trump’s party.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And as of Thursday, nearly $8,000 of the $9,000 target had been met.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dimon's warning coincides with major turbulence in global bond markets and intensified fears of recession.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The funding for this U.S. onshoring and industrial restructuring strategy won’t come from a cratered stock and bond market – the funds simply won’t be there to pay for it.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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