1
: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign
2
: a book that inspired or was inspired by a movie or television program
tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in
: to bring into connection with something relevant: such as
a
: to make the final connection of
tied in the new branch pipeline
b
: to coordinate in such a manner as to produce balance and unity
the illustrations were tied in with the text
c
: to use as a tie-in especially in advertising
: to become tied in
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Prior to games dubbed the New Year’s Six Bowls — the Orange, Cotton, Rose, Sugar, Peach and Fiesta — being looped into the College Football Playoff bracket, each bowl had its own conference tie-ins.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
While the group — which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar — has often viewed Iran as an adversary, its members have sought to improve ties in recent years to ensure Tehran doesn’t lash out against any Israeli or US military action by attacking them.
—Paul Wallace, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Neville said nearly every conference has reached out for a potential tie-in.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Prior to games dubbed the New Year’s Six Bowls — the Orange, Cotton, Rose, Sugar, Peach and Fiesta — being looped into the College Football Playoff bracket, each bowl had its own conference tie-ins.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Ariana Grande stunned in a dramatic black Vivienne Westwood Couture ball gown that featured draping velvet straps tied in bows at the shoulders.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
While the group — which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar — has often viewed Iran as an adversary, its members have sought to improve ties in recent years to ensure Tehran doesn’t lash out against any Israeli or US military action by attacking them.
—Paul Wallace, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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