tether
noun
a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
have tethered
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present perfectof tether.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Britney Spears appears to be swiftly tying up loose ends that have tethered her to the court system for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
As the fallout from Terra’s crash continues, the Nationals’ predicament highlights the potential pitfalls for athletes, teams and leagues that have tethered their brands to the volatile digital currency.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2022
Over nine months of remote work, however, virtual meetings have tethered us to each other and given shared experiences greater weight.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 31, 2020
They have tethered their goats to sheds on stilts.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2020
Who could have tethered this poor little beast as a lure to Numa?
From Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs
