tie the knot

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Synonyms of tie the knotnext
: to perform a marriage ceremony
also : to get married

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George and Amal tied the knot in 2014, welcoming twins Ella and Alexander three years later. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026 Russell and Rhys have been a couple since their time on The Americans but have yet to officially tie the knot. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 West and Kim Kardashian began dating in 2012 and tied the knot with a 2014 ceremony in Italy. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 When Felipe and Letizia were married on May 22, 2004, the two tied the knot in a Catholic ceremony at the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tie the knot

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“Tie the knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie%20the%20knot. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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