tie
verb (used with object)
to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted.
ties
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pluralof tie.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof tie (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
tieverb (used with object)to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted.
Example Sentences
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The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the Rwandan defence ministry and a financial institution in the central African country over their alleged ties to the M23 armed group fighting in DR Congo.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Carney said earlier this week that the summit would "launch further formal discussions" between Canada and the EU on deepening ties and creating new opportunities for both sides.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
They alleged the group has ties to the Sinaloa cartel but did not provide further details.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Anthropic’s S-1 filing, released on Monday, underscored its close ties with Google, which is at once a rival, supplier and investor in the AI lab.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
I smell the reek of creosote, the stuff that soaks the railroad ties.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
