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

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

The five field goals ties a single-game GHSA record held by six others, according to the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The film ties these events into larger concerns surrounding freedom of the press and some inventive government conspiracies. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

The indictment also ties the network to an assassination attempt in Lithuania, a Baltic country in Eastern Europe, and sabotage activities in other countries in the region. — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

That ties the record for the most nods in one year by a female artist. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

That ties the 2013 Timbers for the second longest single-season streak in MLS history. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

As for home invasion, the prosecution argued that if the wording of the home invasion charge is what ties it to the murder, they should be allowed to rewrite it and try the case again. — Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Noun

The run ties for the longest run of Mensah’s collegiate career. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

India is trying to balance its ties with Russia against its growing partnerships with the United States and other Western powers. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

While formally a candidate for European Union membership, Serbia’s accession process has stalled under Vucic, who maintains close ties with Russia and China. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

The foster care community, with long ties to institutional care, has been slow to change. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Voters have largely soured on Trump throughout his second term due to the unpopular conflict’s ties to stubbornly high inflation. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Turkey has indeed taken some steps to limit aviation ties with Iran. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Gum disease, cavities and missing teeth track with higher rates of stroke, cardiovascular disease and cancer, with ties also drawn to diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

King Charles, however, is apparently eager to sever ties with them soon rather than later. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026