gyve

verb

Definition of gyvenext
as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains a woman who was gyved by a fear of being alone in the world

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyve
  1. bind
  2. tie
  3. fetter
Verb
  • There was no use getting on a plane bound for Boston and flying across the United States in the wee hours of the morning, only to arrive weary-eyed.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Entertaining the biggest Hollywood stars while setting the tone for what is expected to be a buzzy awards season — and looking good while doing it — is bound to come with some pressure.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of bind
Verb
  • While job openings aren't directly tied to the unemployment rate, an increase in open roles is a promising sign for the U.S. labor market and economy as a whole.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Footwear giant Puma filed a last-minute notice of opposition against Tiger Woods’ logos tied to his Sun Day Red brand, according to a filing last week.
    Jessica Golden, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of tie
Verb
  • Our vote, secret and simple, not fettered by any AI or the eyes of an authoritarian who threatens those who disagree with him, ensures that our union endures.
    John D. Witiak, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2024
  • Ruskin felt insulted and legally fettered by the verdict.
    Adrian Dannatt, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2023
Definition of fetter
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“Gyve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyve. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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