Synonyms of ties

ties 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tie

1

as in binds

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

tied the newspapers into a bundle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• binds
• threads
• straps
• wires
• bands
• knots
• trusses
• ropes
• cords
• twists
• cinches
• coils
• tethers
• winds
• tangles
• intertwines
• laces
• girds
• lashes
• snarls
• girts
• interlaces
• entangles
• interweaves
• leashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unties
• unbinds
• undoes
• unfastens
• unlaces
• unleashes
• unlooses
• unstraps
• unravels
• unstrings
• unloosens
• disentangles
• untangles
• unwinds
• untwists
• unthreads
• unlashes
• uncoils
• unspools
• untethers
• unsnarls
• untwines

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matches
• meets
• tops
• equals
• surpasses
• touches
• beats
• approaches
• transcends
• excels
• rivals
• amounts (to)
• parallels
• outstrips
• eclipses
• approximates
• outdoes
• outshines
• overtops
• outdistances
• betters
• measures up (to)
• keeps up
• stacks up (against or with)

ties

2 of 2

noun

plural of tie

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• draws
• standoffs
• stalemates
• dead heats
• deadlocks
• impasses
• seesaws
• horse races
• photo finishes
• toss-ups

2

as in links

a uniting or binding force or influence

their marriage will serve to form a very strong tie between our families

Synonyms & Similar Words

• links
• bonds
• connections
• cords
• cements
• linkages
• knots
• ligatures
• sympathies
• yokes
• attachments
• unions
• fastenings
• joints
• hookups
• shackles
• handcuffs
• restraints
• nexuses
• tie-ups
• limits
• manacles
• restrictions
• constraints
• curbs
• affections
• linkups
• fetters
• trammels
• limitations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separations
• partings
• releases
• freedoms
• liberations
• emancipations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ties

Verb

That actually ties the non-DCU, The Batman spin-off The Penguin, the hugely praised standalone series that aired in 2024. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

For collection accounts and charge-offs, federal law ties the reporting period to the initial delinquency that ultimately led to the account being charged off or sent to collections. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Another home run for the rookie first baseman ties Joey Meneses’s franchise record. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Giving the Angry Wave mascot a jester hat was a nice touch, and the argyle stripe really ties the whole thing together. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The shower curtain, which can be either fabric or plastic, goes outside the tub and ties your bathroom’s aesthetic together. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Terafab’s website ties the factory to Musk’s longer-term vision of AI infrastructure. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Bieber’s faceoff against 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic, whose stat ties the all-time record for the most major singles titles in tennis history, is featured in the special. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

The three homered in the same game for the fifth time this season, which according to Elias ties the major-league (10th time) and franchise (second time) records. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Noun

None less than Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay after Giggs scored a goal in extra time to settle one of the greatest cup ties ever. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Notably, both Breakker and Rhodes are listed with Atlanta ties, bringing a local flavor to the event. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The remarks further damaged ties between the longtime allies, and highlighted Washington’s prioritization of the Middle East conflict over relationships in Asia, as well as its demands for ideological fealty from geopolitical partners. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026

At the top was the transfixing stillness of Kippoji, a temple with historical ties to Eiheiji, eight miles away along the mountains. — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026

Investigators said Brown has ties to Alabama and was wanted there for failing to appear in connection with an earlier case involving similar circumstances about five years ago. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Lee is a liberal who espouses improved ties with North Korea. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

For nearly eight decades, Beijing’s relationship with Pyongyang has leaned on historical ties, symbolic friendship, and informal coordination. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Germany and Israel have continued their defense relationship, with naval programs remaining an important part of their strategic ties. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026