1
as in to bind
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
tied the newspapers into a bundle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
at the class reunion we learned that he had won the Nobel Prize in medicine—how could the rest of us tie that?
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in draw
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
the competition for first place in the dessert division ended in a tie between the chocolate pecan pie and the walnut fudge tart
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their marriage will serve to form a very strong tie between our families
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of tie
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Food is much more than just a package of nutrients, so eating familiar foods tied to joy, traditions, and heritage is important.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
Russia has put great efforts into developing economic ties and supply chains with China and could become another supplier to the country, which has been importing an increasing amount of raw rare earths from the likes of Myanmar, Malaysia and Laos, for the processing stage of production.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tie
Verb
The 13 Most Beautiful Women, in which Kirkland was tied to a chair nude and filmed doing nothing for 45 minutes.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Food is much more than just a package of nutrients, so eating familiar foods tied to joy, traditions, and heritage is important.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Rumors swirled that Bella and Connor were estranged from their adoptive mother due to their ties to the Church of Scientology.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Nov. 2025
Russia has put great efforts into developing economic ties and supply chains with China and could become another supplier to the country, which has been importing an increasing amount of raw rare earths from the likes of Myanmar, Malaysia and Laos, for the processing stage of production.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie
Verb
-
Whether your child is 4 or 14, they’re bound to enjoy building their own creations from this Lego Brick Box that’s on sale for $18.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
-
So, pack your hiking boots, your binoculars, and maybe a little extra phone storage for the photos you’re bound to take.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Made popular by Toteme, this two-in-one coat is recognizable by the boxy silhouette with an attached, matching scarf that offers a unique look and extra layer of warmth around the neck.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Not because this 2-2 draw at Sunderland provides cause for significant introspection.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
-
The teams met twice during the regular season, with both matches ending in 1-1 draws.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
-
There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Overturning the validity of the IEEPA tariffs but doing as Katyal suggested and limiting the decision to prospective relief could thread an incredibly difficult needle.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
-
An across-the-board presence of Spanish and Andalusian productions Spanish and Andalusian signatures thread the lineup.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
-
When the Huskies lined up for a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, Ben Barten’s outstretched hand met the ball, sending it skittering across the slick turf.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
To make the calculations, Bloomberg used earnings yields as a proxy for equity returns; the gap between borrowing rates in yen and Swiss francs and similar-maturity investment yields in dollars to estimate the carry; and bond indexes that capture a range of maturities for yields on government debt.—
Anya Andrianova,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
-
The bond market was closed on Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share