1
as in binds
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
tied the newspapers into a bundle
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2
as in matches
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?
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as in draws
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
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as in links
a uniting or binding force or influence
their marriage will serve to form a very strong tie between our families
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Recent Examples of ties
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The package ties future awards to ambitious market value and performance milestones.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Detectives located DeSort's SUV abandoned on an ATV trail near Lauren Lane, the release states, and investigators have additional evidence that ties him to the vehicle and other items found near his residence.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
The right decor makes the whole space feel cozy—and nothing ties it all together like a fall wreath to make an inviting statement.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The plan also ties Musk's compensation to the mass production of autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robots, technologies Tesla believes could redefine both transportation and labor.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Pete escapes into the snowy woods, but Lambert tracks him down and ties him up.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
That ties him for the third-best mark in club history (Dom Dwyer in 2016; Daniel Salloi in 2021), with six games left to play.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
According to the San Diego Zoo, most pygmy hippos living in American zoos have ancestry that ties back to Billy, a pygmy given to President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 from American tire mogul Harvey Firestone, who owned a rubber plantation in Liberia.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But seeing Kirk’s personal items, like his ties and toys left by his children, drove home the loss for Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked closely with Kirk.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Herons are now 13-6 with seven ties and down to eighth place in the MLS East -- a playoff spot teetering as the regular season nears its home stretch.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Sartori’s ties to Zegna run deep.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The board includes former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, longtime adviser Steve Ricchetti, prolific Democratic fundraiser Rufus Gifford and others with deep ties to the president and his wife.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Abrego, originally from El Salvador and currently being held in an immigration detention center in Virginia, has no ties to Eswatini, a landlocked country bordering South Africa.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Bell was followed to the mound in the seventh by another pitcher with San Diego ties.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Regenerative Imperative What ties these threads together is a vision of technology as a regenerative force; systems that heal rather than harm, that strengthen rather than extract, that enhance human capabilities rather than replace them.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The package ties future awards to ambitious market value and performance milestones.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Detectives located DeSort's SUV abandoned on an ATV trail near Lauren Lane, the release states, and investigators have additional evidence that ties him to the vehicle and other items found near his residence.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
The right decor makes the whole space feel cozy—and nothing ties it all together like a fall wreath to make an inviting statement.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The plan also ties Musk's compensation to the mass production of autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robots, technologies Tesla believes could redefine both transportation and labor.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Pete escapes into the snowy woods, but Lambert tracks him down and ties him up.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
That ties him for the third-best mark in club history (Dom Dwyer in 2016; Daniel Salloi in 2021), with six games left to play.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
According to the San Diego Zoo, most pygmy hippos living in American zoos have ancestry that ties back to Billy, a pygmy given to President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 from American tire mogul Harvey Firestone, who owned a rubber plantation in Liberia.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Unlike other ultra-luxury brands that were reconstituted in the past few decades under new ownership, Maybach has intimate century-long ties with its mother, Mercedes-Benz.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But seeing Kirk’s personal items, like his ties and toys left by his children, drove home the loss for Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked closely with Kirk.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Herons are now 13-6 with seven ties and down to eighth place in the MLS East -- a playoff spot teetering as the regular season nears its home stretch.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Sartori’s ties to Zegna run deep.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The board includes former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, longtime adviser Steve Ricchetti, prolific Democratic fundraiser Rufus Gifford and others with deep ties to the president and his wife.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Abrego, originally from El Salvador and currently being held in an immigration detention center in Virginia, has no ties to Eswatini, a landlocked country bordering South Africa.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Bell was followed to the mound in the seventh by another pitcher with San Diego ties.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties
Verb
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What binds them together is their adherence to these six commitments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities are trying to see if the person in custody matches the person in the security footage, Mason said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the latest video, the rapper shows off a new box set edition of the album—including a bright yellow vinyl, which perfectly matches her hair color.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Speaking at a Bank of America conference Wednesday, Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer and SiriusXM, pointed to the importance of Stern’s show for the company (Stern is seen as one of the big draws for satellite radio subscribers).—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The German apparel company also had 36 total players in the draws to Nike’s 35, a massive shift from Nike leading 48 to 28 just three years ago.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Repurposing content across multiple platforms, strengthening brand partnerships through multi-channel campaigns, and testing new revenue streams, such as affiliate links or digital products, can also help cushion the impact of a potential ban.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always verify sender details before opening event links, especially for sensitive occasions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pokémon meets Animal Crossing Although a new mainline entry in the Pokémon series is due out this year, Nintendo isn’t letting that stop them from pushing out more games next year timed to the series’ 30th anniversary in Japan.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That spurred a rally in bonds as investors sought safe havens and ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In December, the Eagan City Council approved up to $18 million in private activity bonds to finance the building acquisition and its renovation, according to city council documents.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Ties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ties. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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