as in ties
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
the horses crossed the finish line in a dead heat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dead heats
Noun
-
Pakistan has long maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia while also keeping relations with Iran.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
This sweet peplum blouse features three front ties that can be styled into bows, short puff sleeves, and is available in black and a cheetah print as well.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Sarah Sampson scored four goals and won nine draws, Addie Vadala and Gabbie McLaughlin dropped five goals each in Austin Prep’s 18-8 NEPSAC win over Worcester Academy.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
-
Some of Noah's songs are about them Noah’s songwriting draws from many aspects of his life, including his family experiences and childhood.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Dead heats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead%20heats. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
