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.
tethering
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present participleof tether.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But by tethering interpretation to statutory text and congressional intent while applying it to the real-world cases of an ever-evolving society, the new regime curbs the unintended consequences of law’s diverging from reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
It may now be tethering on the edge of a bigger drop.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 29, 2026
Panahi has a knack for tethering simple narratives to larger political and social issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
You could, for instance, be charged for tethering your goat on a public street, fixing a leaky tap without a licence or not naming the owner of a building when asked.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
The orphanage was the last bit of twine tethering her to New York City, and now it was gone.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
