TIES Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tie

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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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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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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Jay Ajayi ties an NFL record by surpassing 200 yards rushing for the second game in a row, helping the Miami Dolphins rally past the Buffalo Bills 28-25. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The robe features a small belt that ties together at the back, a leash opening at the top, and a velcro closure. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Season 13 is a crossover event set primarily in New York City that ties together timelines and characters from across the entire franchise. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 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

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But North Korea’s deepening military ties with Russia since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine have led analysts to question whether Pyongyang is becoming less reliant on Beijing. — CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said in a social media post that the soldiers were only recently allowed to use plastic restraint ties and only in areas around train stations, not throughout the city. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Both Paytas and Piker cut ties with Ethan after fewer than 100 episodes. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney has visited Beijing to rebuild commercial ties and has moved to bind Canada more closely to Europe, including through European defense financing. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Our model estimated that the living Black and white populat,ion representing about 217 million people, had 755 million ties to deceased close relatives. — Ashton Verdery, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 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

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In an era of parasocial pop stardom, the radical honesty of Cyrus’ approach — her clear-eyed appraisal of the relationship that binds an idol and her audience — was kind of a thrill to behold.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
A certain symmetry binds her career and the league – 15 years, half of the league’s existence.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of binds

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Simply put, to stay economically competitive, America needs computing power that matches or beats its adversaries’.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Check the manufacturer's official website to confirm that the model exists and matches the advertised specifications.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of matches

Noun

The great wealth transfer will therefore flow along the same line Goldman’s lock-in draws, toward the millennials whose parents owned.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The decades-old rivalry has favored United in the last seven meetings at Elland Road, but Leeds head into Sunday's clash in strong form, with two wins and three draws placing them 7th on the table.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of draws

Noun

Crime went up early in his term, and although a Times analysis cast serious doubt on links between the spike and the district attorney’s policies, Gascón’s name became shorthand for labeling a politician as soft on crime.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Check your email for confirmation links or follow-up instructions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of links

Noun

This return meant there was nothing new for Vicki to engage with, no new bonds to forge, no new stories to find.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
The stadium and a new training facility in Olathe will be funded through the state’s bonding program called sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds, which stretch across a two-county district.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

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