1
as in bound
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
tied the newspapers into a bundle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in matched
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tied
Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 12 June 2026
Nasdaq even revised its rules to allow SpaceX to gain entry into funds tied to its indexes in 15 days, which means investors will end up buying the rocket maker’s shares much earlier.
—Bernard Condon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The investment became tied to SpaceX in February, when Musk folded his xAI startup into the rocket and satellite company.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Schaefer tied Brian Leetch’s rookie record for goals by a defenseman with 23, the same total Sennecke put up to tie for this season’s rookie lead.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The shift is showing up across major beauty publications and in the labs of independent perfumers, who say consumers want scents tied to nostalgia, comfort and a sense of discovery.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
In that time, her legend has only grown, and more and more horrific murders have been tied back to her.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The backlash has unfolded alongside growing scrutiny of fundraising efforts tied to Anthony and his family.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Adjective
Unofficial results for two special elections held Tuesday show the Minnesota House will remain tied heading into the 2026 legislative session.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Winery owner Joe Brandonisio of Maple Park, Illinois, told CBS News' Rob Marciano that one of his workers tied himself to a water trailer to keep from being blown away during a powerful storm.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Nasdaq even revised its rules to allow SpaceX to gain entry into funds tied to its indexes in 15 days, which means investors will end up buying the rocket maker’s shares much earlier.
—Bernard Condon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The investment became tied to SpaceX in February, when Musk folded his xAI startup into the rocket and satellite company.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Schaefer tied Brian Leetch’s rookie record for goals by a defenseman with 23, the same total Sennecke put up to tie for this season’s rookie lead.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
The shift is showing up across major beauty publications and in the labs of independent perfumers, who say consumers want scents tied to nostalgia, comfort and a sense of discovery.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
In that time, her legend has only grown, and more and more horrific murders have been tied back to her.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The backlash has unfolded alongside growing scrutiny of fundraising efforts tied to Anthony and his family.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied
Adjective
-
An attached hallway is decked out in murals of previous headliners, from Taylor Swift to Wrestlemania to monster trucks.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
-
Rounding it all off is the aforementioned guest/pool house with a kitchen, plus an attached three-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
Verb
-
The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
-
Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
Polls put Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale at around 4% to nearly 5%, a potentially decisive share with Italy’s main center-right and center-left blocs closely matched.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
-
The ticket matched four winning numbers and the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, June 12, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
-
The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
-
The couple met at an audition for Landon’s Western series Father Murphy.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
