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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It's also giving the region's governments a different kind of headache - split between the mounting frustrations of their citizens and the risk of souring diplomatic ties with Indonesia.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite its ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Turkey has been infuriated by the attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
Authorities in Singapore, where Megaspeed is based, and in Taiwan had separately investigated Alice Huang’s ties to China, at one point putting physical surveillance teams on her, some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Americans 4 Security PAC, which has spent more than $6 million backing Calvert, sent out fliers highlighting Trump and Kim’s ties, the Orange County Register reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
We sit listening to the clacking of the ties beneath us.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
