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

Directed by the Spanish filmmaking duo Los Javis, the drama ties together three time periods to explore the history of gay male desire across nearly 100 years. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

However, the app isn't anywhere near as in-depth as the latest Googlebook OS software, which seamlessly ties your computer to your Android phone and is available across five new laptops. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Rather, the law ties two practical allowances to Maryland’s recommendations rather than to federal guidance. — Adejare Atanda, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026

But that also ties some kids’ savings to a single company’s fortunes. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

What ties the films together, in Gu’s view, is first a matter of form. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Osinski’s collection of Polish circus posters similarly ties the interiors to his family history. — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

But being unfunny is less Digger’s problem than a story that ties itself in knots trying to be clever, as a completely unconvincing big twist alters the picture and opens a window to a grim future. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

The graphic motif is echoed on the laces, creating a refined visual continuity that ties every element of the sneaker together. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Noun

Albert Ramdin, secretary general of the Organization of American States, also has said that candidates with criminal ties should be barred from running. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

The daughter of Khaled Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi, her mother is a scion of the Al Sudairi dynasty, which has ties to the Saudi Arabian royal family. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026

Dorothy recalls patrons hanging around the shop for hours, running her hands along a rainbow of silk ties, and picking up tailor pins with her cousins to pass the time. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Buly is hosting free calligraphy courses in its Central boutique in Hong Kong and in Hong Kong, The Louis is updating two galleries to explore the houses’ love of Art Deco and its ties with China. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Serbia is formally seeking European Union membership but the effort has stalled under Vucic, who has close ties with Russia and China. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Turkey, which has control over the Bosporus, has formed closer ties with Romania and Bulgaria to boost safety in the region. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

The Observer asked Coley about his ties to the McGregor family and Charlotte Immaculate. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Hochul has emphasized Blakeman’s ties to Trump — mirroring much of the Democrats’ national strategy for the midterm elections — hoping the president’s dismal approval ratings help sink her Republican foe at the ballot box. — Sagar Meghani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026