Synonyms of tied

tied 1 of 2

adjective

as in attached

Related Words

• attached
• bound
• fastened
• restrained
• constrained
• stuck
• wedged
• taut
• jammed
• firm
• tense
• tight
• fast
• snug

Dissimilar Words

• loose
• loosened
• unsecured
• slack
• lax
• insecure
• relaxed
• untied
• detached
• free
• undone
• unattached
• unbound
• slackened
• unfastened
• baggy
• saggy
• blousy

tied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of tie

1

as in bound

to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord

tied the newspapers into a bundle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bound
• threaded
• strapped
• trussed
• knotted
• wired
• banded
• wound
• roped
• twisted
• cinched
• tethered
• lashed
• coiled
• tangled
• intertwined
• corded
• laced
• girded
• entangled
• snarled
• girted
• leashed
• interlaced
• interwove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untied
• unbound
• unfastened
• unleashed
• undid
• unloosed
• unstrapped
• unlaced
• unraveled
• disentangled
• untangled
• unloosened
• unlashed
• unwound
• untwisted
• uncoiled
• unstrung
• unthreaded
• untethered
• untwined
• unsnarled
• unspooled

2

as in matched

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

• matched
• met
• surpassed
• equaled
• topped
• touched
• beat
• approached
• eclipsed
• transcended
• excelled
• outstripped
• bettered
• paralleled
• rivaled
• approximated
• outdistanced
• amounted (to)
• outdid
• outshone
• kept up
• overtopped
• measured up (to)
• stacked up (against or with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tied

Adjective

There is a punk poetry to that film, an unapologetic spirit that feels so tied to what Araki has done his whole career. — Matt Minton, Variety, 30 July 2026

Unofficial results for two special elections held Tuesday show the Minnesota House will remain tied heading into the 2026 legislative session. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Verb

In both instances, the ad from Never Going Back PAC, a group tied to Trump’s political operation, shows Lizer’s photo on screen while displaying Nez’s name. — Dan Merica, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

The Yankees’ title drought, tied for the longest since 1923, is the fault of many — players (including Judge) and decision-makers alike. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The 49ers through four games rank 25th in pressure rate, while their six sacks are tied for the fourth fewest in the NFL. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

However, those estimates don't account for the firm's prediction markets tied to individual company key performance indicators, which should drive additional value, per Cyprys. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Of the seven full drives in the first half, all ended in touchdowns except for an interception by Keller’s Cooper Glaze with 56 seconds left in the first quarter with the scored tied 7-7. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Eller, who was centering Florida’s fourth line, is tied for the team lead with three points (all assists) through four games. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Abercrombie’s old mall identity was closely tied to the experience of walking in, making the space itself part of what shoppers remember about the brand. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Inside the numbers Smith is one of three Big Ten receivers tied for the FBS lead in touchdown catches with seven each. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing tied

• fit to be tied