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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
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
The Kremlin has also conducted a long-term effort to cultivate the U.S. right by using the same techniques that Russian intelligence used to build ties with European far-right parties, including junkets, financial support, and propaganda.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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In recent bargaining updates, CTU members have pointed to research showing that the teacher evaluation program tied to student performance — called REACH — can turn teachers away from the profession.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
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Zelenskyy and his top officials have been working hard to build ties with the incoming administration and convince the president-elect of the need to support Ukraine and contain Russia.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
The Kremlin has also conducted a long-term effort to cultivate the U.S. right by using the same techniques that Russian intelligence used to build ties with European far-right parties, including junkets, financial support, and propaganda.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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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
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The contract would be binding, necessitating a drop of blood.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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After submitting an application, they were matched with the young Afghan couple and their two little girls who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban destroyed their home.Carissa Zaffiro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Toronto Raptors matched up with the Golden State Warriors on Monday evening (Jan. 13) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Yanks were arguably the biggest draw for players in Japan in previous years — despite their seemingly undesirable location on the East Coast for nearly every star from the Nippon Professional Baseball league.James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rotating food trucks and live music will continue to be the draw at Green Acres, which is a dog- and kid-friendly event.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2025
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Key Background President Joe Biden signed a TikTok ban into law in April after increasing concerns from lawmakers about data privacy and its Chinese ties (TikTok has long denied having any links to the Chinese government).Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ningbo Sunny, however, managed to circumvent the rules by concealing its links to Synta.Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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He’s been trying, throughout Juror #2, to thread the impossible needle of preventing a wrongful conviction without taking any responsibility.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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The cash infusion injects new life into Trinity Metro’s efforts to thread passenger rail services deeper into Fort Worth’s urban core.Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Rugged paths lead downhill to meet Hollywood Boulevard, close to the Walk of Fame.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The county Board of Supervisors, which met Tuesday for the first time since fires decimated large swaths of the county, gave the chief executive office a week to sketch out the details.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Unlike most cats, who tend to avoid water at all costs, Claudia's feline seems to have a special bond with bath time.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Construction is being funded through a combination of grants, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district money and proceeds from a bond sale.Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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