- present participle of tie.
tying
Example Sentences
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"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
The couple have called the St. Charles property home for more than a decade, having purchased it one year after tying the knot in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Worth noting, of course, is the Bills have surrendered 31 points in both of their games, tying them with Carolina for the second-most points allowed through the first two games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
But the comparison illustrates the opportunity cost of tying up your money in a home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
“I’m going down after him!” cried James, grabbing the silk string as it started coming out of the Silkworm and tying the end of it around his waist.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
