leashes

verb

present tense third-person singular of leash
as in straps
to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord Dogs must be leashed while in the dog park.

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  1. ties
  2. binds
  3. tethers
  4. lashes
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  • But being unfunny is less Digger’s problem than a story that ties itself in knots trying to be clever, as a completely unconvincing big twist alters the picture and opens a window to a grim future.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The graphic motif is echoed on the laces, creating a refined visual continuity that ties every element of the sneaker together.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ties
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  • The Model Context Protocol’s authorization specification binds an access token to the server it was issued for and requires servers to reject tokens that were not.
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The emulsifier binds the components together and leads to a smooth, complete melt.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of binds
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  • As someone who tethers himself to playoff odds, repeatedly speaks of intelligent spending and has a general manager in Carter Hawkins who once referenced 2032 to explain the lack of big moves last summer, Hoyer has had his critics.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • More adventurous than the Solterra, the Uncharted wears a thin line across the nose that tethers its LED running lights to its logo.
    — Marty Padgett, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of tethers
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  • Alpha 1, who’s most strict about the disease’s suppression, lashes out uncontrollably.
    — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The best mascaras for older women help coat lashes with color while addressing the annoying issues that come with age.
    — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lashes
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“Leashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leashes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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