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

And your equity—the stock, the restricted units, the options—ties your net worth to it as well. — Mike Mess, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Danko’s angelic voice sweetens every song, and the organ/piano fusion of Manuel and Hudson ties it all together. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

That ties the second-lowest score over the final two rounds of a victory in men’s major championship history. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Nine years running, Ravenswood On Tap is a small street festival that ties together music, malts, and mini golf. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Well, that naturally ties to Leon’s most recent gig as creative director of global girl group KATSEYE. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The best player of the previous decade, the link that ties Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, has not taken an All-Star at-bat this decade. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

While Burn's central story can be understood without any prior Evil Dead knowledge, fans of the franchise will likely quickly pick up on the connective tissue that ties the newer movies together—along with a few nods to Raimi's older lore. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2026

Otto Lopez ties Marlins record With his latest multi-hit effort on Wednesday, shortstop Otto Lopez tied the Marlins’ record for most hits before the All-Star Break with 126, matching a mark set by Luis Arraez during the 2023 season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Noun

As California’s population grew, the trees were logged to provide wood for everything from fence posts to railroad ties to houses. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

The series of agreements aimed at establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

But a tribe with ties to the land surrounding that library has serious concerns about how that project could affect historical preservation efforts. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Employees feeling heard directly ties to high engagement, low turnover, strong innovation and better performance. — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The Silvermans spent decades assembling one of the country’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art while maintaining deep ties to the Detroit museum. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

The brand has also slowly expanded its offering to include leather totes, clutches and ties, as well as unisex jewelry. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Son of the Mob is a romantic comedy following Vince, the teenage son of a mob boss who longs for a normal life but can’t escape his family’s criminal ties. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 July 2026

The strategic pivot now allows the company to combine its fuel cell expertise with the capital and manufacturing scale of Safran, an industry giant with deep ties to Airbus. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026