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  • present participle of tie.
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tying

[tahy-ing] / ˈtaɪ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
binding
Synonyms


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And they’re tying the knot Saturday in San Antonio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

For months, investors have speculated that Musk’s ultimate goal is to combine his empire as he’s already been tying various businesses closer together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Freya, who turned 19 on the trip, was quick to catch a train to London to meet up with her best friend after tying up in Penzance harbour.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Speaking in New London, Connecticut, he described the graduating class as part of what he called a broader national “resurgence,” tying their service to border security and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

A large woman, barely done tying her apron strings, goes running to the cabin John and Ann Laydon share with two other families.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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