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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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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
Catherine Garcia, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The most recent poll by The New York Times and Siena College, conducted between October 24 and November 2, also showed Harris and Trump tied at 47 among likely voters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The vice president even drew to a virtual tie on who would be best at handling the economy in a Marist poll of Pennsylvania, a swing state potentially pivotal to either candidate’s path to victory.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The 11 accommodations, spread across three buildings, have their own themes but are tied together by commonalities like rich woodwork, fireplaces, stained glass windows and original art.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The most recent poll by The New York Times and Siena College, conducted between October 24 and November 2, also showed Harris and Trump tied at 47 among likely voters.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In an analysis released just hours before polls opened on Tuesday polling expert Nate Silver gave Harris a 50 percent chance of winning the presidential race, versus 49.6 percent for Trump and 0.3 percent for a tie.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The vice president even drew to a virtual tie on who would be best at handling the economy in a Marist poll of Pennsylvania, a swing state potentially pivotal to either candidate’s path to victory.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hoping that Brendan would find it in his heart to spare her husband’s life, and knowing that the IRA was bound to discover his double-identity sooner rather than later, Kathleen confesses to Brendan.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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But viewers are bound to tune in all the same, as the show about a Montana ranch owner and his family has broken ratings records for years.Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Designed exclusively for the 2024 Mac Mini M4, this Stand & Hub matches the size and look of the new Mac Mini M4 perfectly.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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O’Donnell, 62, posed on the other side of Moore in a black power suit and matching shirt.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
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That, plus its transportation infrastructure links to the rest of the country, makes the city a key hub in Ukraine’s war effort.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trending on Billboard That rap fundamentalism is part of a discipline that threads her dual paths, as both an All-SEC guard and an aspiring rap star.Peter A. Berry, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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With Yankees fans still smarting from the World Series, moderator Jamie Horowitz threaded the needle between Aaron Judge’s struggles and the foundational skills developed in youth sports.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The council met in executive session to discuss appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to name a new associate judge for the Bee Cave Municipal Court.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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New and returning lawmakers meet Tuesday to pick their leaders for the 2025-26 session, where Republicans again will control the House and Senate.Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Smollett was arrested and faced a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report and was released on bond.Megan Thomas, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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English was charged Monday and remained in the Crawford County Detention Center on Thursday on a $150,000 bond, according to Crawford County Sheriff's Office and court records.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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