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

Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

He’s tied for third in the NFL in receiving yards out of the backfield. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Individualized safety and treatment plans—paired with preset options—can help balance personalization and efficiency, while documentation tied to billing can reduce administrative burden. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

He is tied with Mark Reynolds, who struck out 223 times in 2009. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

That’s a large group tied to a device many users still feel awkward talking about openly. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

Newton, who tied the record by throwing for 422 yards in last week’s loss at Arizona, completes 28 of 46 passes with one touchdown in the 30-23 loss to the Packers. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The 2020 presidential contest dominated public attention, but our mandate was not tied to a particular candidate or campaign. — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing tied

• fit to be tied