"Tie-breaker" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A tiebreaker is an additional game or action taken to decide the winner of a competition or contest when the score is tied.
News or reports, especially news considered to be interesting or important.<br><br>Example: She had tidings of his safe arrival from abroad.<br><br>Synonyms: news, intelligence, gossip, rumors
To be tied-dyed refers to the process of dyeing fabric in a unique and unpredictable way, typically by folding, twisting, or binding it before applying the dye. This technique creates intricate patterns and designs on the fabric, with the exact appearance varying depending on the folding and dyeing techniques used.<br><br>The term can also be used to describe clothing, textiles, or other items that have been dyed in this manner, often with a casual or psychedelic aesthetic.
A fastener used to join or hold things together, typically a small circular or oblong device with a point or prong at each end and a means of being secured by threading or clasping.
Tied can mean:<br><br>1. Fastened or connected with something else, usually with a string, thread, or other cord.<br>Example: The shoelaces are tied in a bow.<br><br>2. Affiliated or associated with an organization, party, or group.<br>Example: He is tied to the company for 5 years.<br><br>3. Indebted or obligated to someone.<br>Example: I feel tied to my parents for their financial support.<br><br>4. Motionless or without movement, often because holding or standing in a fixed position.<br>Example: The rope was tied to the post, so it didn't swing.<br><br>5. Equally matched or even, especially in a contest or competition.<br>Example: The score is tied at the end of the game.<br><br>6. Unable to sleep or feeling unrefreshed by sleep.<br>Example: I was too tired to stay awake; I felt tied after only a few hours of sleep.<br><br>7. Restricted or inhibited in some way, especially by something mentally, physically, or emotionally.<br>Example: Her addiction ties her from making good decisions.