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  • present participle of tie.
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tying

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


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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

Wilson won its seventh girls team title and fourth in a row, tying the record set by Moore League rival Long Beach Poly from 2008-11.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Space Force on Tuesday awarded SpaceX a new, pricy satellite contract, further tying the company to its biggest customer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I sit down next to Malik, who’s tying his cleats.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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