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verb

present tense third-person singular of tie
1
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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2
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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noun

plural of tie
1
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
Verb
The shower curtain, which can be either fabric or plastic, goes outside the tub and ties your bathroom’s aesthetic together. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Terafab’s website ties the factory to Musk’s longer-term vision of AI infrastructure. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 The victory ties Wallen with Katy Perry for the tenth-most champions in the ranking’s history and marks his second new leader of 2026. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Bieber’s faceoff against 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, whose stat ties the all-time record for the most major singles titles in tennis history, is featured in the special. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The three homered in the same game for the fifth time this season, which according to Elias ties the major-league (10th time) and franchise (second time) records. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The pulsar ties back to early research on the phenomenon, which had scientists wondering if their signals were signs of alien life. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The novel ties his death to a historical chain of events uncovered by the narrator. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Bernikoff describes the showcase as a tremendous labor of love that ties traditions with the contemporary experiences of Native peoples. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
Although gang ties to Tupac’s killing had been suspected from the beginning, the search for the killer was long hampered by the refusal of potential eyewitnesses to testify. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 The situation in Yemen has its own dynamics independent of the US-Iran war, but the Houthis’ close ties with Iran and attacks on ships are part of a widening, low-intensity conflict. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The initial subpoena called for the trust to hand over a wide variety of documents, including tax returns, showing the value of the overall trust, all the assets in it and the value of hundreds of businesses with Trump ties. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The joint communiqué officially recognized Tokyo's diplomatic ties with Beijing and ended those with Taipei, though Japan and Taiwan still have close economic and trade ties through nongovernmental channels. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 For nearly eight decades, Beijing’s relationship with Pyongyang has leaned on historical ties, symbolic friendship, and informal coordination. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Germany and Israel have continued their defense relationship, with naval programs remaining an important part of their strategic ties. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 Hernández Pérez and Cuaya believe their work can also help improve the already deep ties dogs and humans share. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 Colson was not the only person with very close ties to Cunningham who didn't exactly disapprove of the play. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
  1. binds
  2. matches
  3. draws
  4. links
  5. meets
  6. bonds
Verb
  • The provider binds the account, agent and task in an authorization record and digitally signs it, allowing the retailer and payment service to verify who issued it and whether it has been altered.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Together, the three women are forced to confront old wounds and find out whether what still binds them is strong enough to keep them from sinking.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of binds
Verb
  • Everyone predicted the scoreline of each of the 10 Premier League matches each gameweek, with points awarded for correct guesses and a league table kept track of who was leading.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The bedroom is paired with a Blue Crystallo quartzite bathroom, where the vanity matches the walk-in shower and a gold soaking tub sits next to the floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of matches
Noun
  • Brushy draws and the compromise, or edge, between two habitat types are especially productive.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Fitness and health tracking are one of the biggest draws of a smartwatch, and the Series 11 delivers those metrics in spades.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of draws
Noun
  • The latest paper, however, suggests those links could even extend into the microbiome.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Aparicio is not hard on Adela for this deafness, perhaps because there are so many links between the character and the director’s own history.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of links
Verb
  • This toilet meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for use and accessibility.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of meets
Noun
  • Just as Treasury is likely forced back toward longer-term bonds, the Fed under new Chair Kevin Warsh is moving to shrink its own balance sheet.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Grooming can help remove parasites, improve hygiene and reinforce social bonds.
    — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonds

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