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tying

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


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It was Stafford’s 40th fourth-quarter comeback victory, leaving the 18th-year pro one shy of tying Ben Roethlisberger for third on the all-time list behind Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Justice Department officials privately acknowledge that tying the various investigations into one big conspiracy case isn't a practical approach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

"And in this case, there could have been a more meaningful reason behind it. By tying the homeland pottery into this enchainment, they're bringing those pots with them into the next generation."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

There were several nail-biting finishes as 12 of the 14 games were decided by eight points or fewer, tying the NFL record for the most one-score games in a day.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Even tasks as simple as tying her boots he forbids her to do by hand.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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