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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
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 tied
Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
His ball production gives new defensive coordinator Christian Parker a scheme-fit defensive back that can help create turnovers for a defense that was tied for the second-least interceptions in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Charges against five students tied to a Hall County teacher’s death were dropped, a decision announced the day before his funeral.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The Skyway has been a punchline for decades, but its future — and the hundreds of millions of dollars tied to it — is no joke.
—Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 13 Mar. 2026
The controversy comes as antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents have reached record highs nationally and as lawmakers debate how universities should handle protests tied to the Israel-Hamas war.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
But back-to-back 3-pointers from Shaqere Kizzee later in the first period tied the game at 9-all.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
UConn and Georgetown are tied for the most Big East Tournament championships all-time with eight.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
That element of the investigation was the focus of a recent TV report, which tied the inquiry to whether the couple used their authority for financial and professional gain.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
His ball production gives new defensive coordinator Christian Parker a scheme-fit defensive back that can help create turnovers for a defense that was tied for the second-least interceptions in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Charges against five students tied to a Hall County teacher’s death were dropped, a decision announced the day before his funeral.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The Skyway has been a punchline for decades, but its future — and the hundreds of millions of dollars tied to it — is no joke.
—Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 13 Mar. 2026
The controversy comes as antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents have reached record highs nationally and as lawmakers debate how universities should handle protests tied to the Israel-Hamas war.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
But back-to-back 3-pointers from Shaqere Kizzee later in the first period tied the game at 9-all.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
UConn and Georgetown are tied for the most Big East Tournament championships all-time with eight.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied
Adjective
-
For families Families were flitting around the lobby, pool terrace, and elevators throughout my stay, so rest assured that this is a great spot to bring the kids—not to mention that the attached shopping mall and exceptionally safe surrounding neighborhood are reassuring for any parent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
-
However, unlike the outer peel, small pieces of the pith often remain attached to the orange segments.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The flat charge for a ride from cab stands at O'Hare International Airport to downtown (defined as an area bounded by Cermak Road, Fullerton Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and Lake Michigan) or to McCormick Place would go from $24 to $30 per person.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
-
In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The 26 victories matched a school record.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Investigators also found palm prints on the hood of Duckett’s patrol car that matched Teresa, which prosecutors claimed was from her being raped while on the car and trying to push away.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Less than 10 minutes after the Texas baseball team's 9-8 loss to Ole Miss in its SEC opener at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday night, Jim Schlossnagle met with the media.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
-
The company purchased the shuttered Santa Barbara drilling facilities from Exxon in 2024 and began efforts to resuscitate the drilling infrastructure, which have been met with a series of lawsuits.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
