as in to tie
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord
I tethered the boat to the dock before coming ashore.
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Recent Examples of tether
Both Isaacman and Gillis exited the Dragon capsule separately for about 10 minutes each to take in the endless black expanse of outer space while tethered and holding onto handrails.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
McClain and Ayers will be tethered to the spacecraft to prevent them from floating into space.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
That approach has helped the company build a diverse, high-performing global team, without being tethered to geography or old ideas about office culture.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
But it will be tethered to the water by a long fin below the surface that serves as a sea anchor.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
McClain and Ayers will be tethered to the spacecraft to prevent them from floating into space.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
That approach has helped the company build a diverse, high-performing global team, without being tethered to geography or old ideas about office culture.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
But it will be tethered to the water by a long fin below the surface that serves as a sea anchor.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tether
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Also the most recent winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, Bell has won three points races — tying him with Kyle Larson for the most victories this season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Soon after the tournament ended, in which Scheffler finished tied for 8th place, the city announced that there were errors in the police department's handling of the case, and charges were ultimately dropped.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Think of new parents strapping their firstborn into the car seat for the ride home from the hospital.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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McMahon roped a liner off Luke Jackson’s back, forcing the pitcher from the game.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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In his first at-bat of the inning, Freeman roped a double down the line to put two runners in scoring position.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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However, manufacturers are bound to encounter some challenges when implementing these technologies, such as interoperability gaps, effective scalability, skills shortages and resistance to change.—
Anirban Bose,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Still, he’s bound to improve and lower his ERA closer to his career number of 3.53.—
Derek Carty,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Tether.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tether. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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