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tied the knot

VERB

get married

Synonyms

WEAK

become one celebrate a marriage get hitched get spliced marry tie the wedding knot united in marriage wed

Example Sentences

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Emma Noakes, 34, tied the knot in April but her beloved grandad George Lacey was unable to attend due to his worsening symptoms.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Roughly a third of Americans who have tied the knot said their first marriage ended in divorce, according to a Pew Research Center report that uses 2023 data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

"The number of marriages gained ground for 21 straight months from April 2024 to December last year as couples who had delayed their marriages due to the Covid-19 pandemic tied the knot," Park told reporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

In September, the exes—who tied the knot in July 2022—tried their luck offloading the opulent abode again, listing it for $52 million in the hopes that a large price cut would help secure a buyer.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

They never actually tied the knot until they had a houseful of kids.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline