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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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Belated fandom then opens up further opportunities for future installments, tie-ins or merchandising.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Her box braids were tied in a top bun that poked out of her green and gold headscarf, a few strays spilling over his thigh.
—Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Their travel portals, music festival tie-ins, and lounge networks aren’t just add-ons—they’re emotional anchors.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Belated fandom then opens up further opportunities for future installments, tie-ins or merchandising.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Verb
This seemingly ties in the color of the green Louis Vuitton LV Trainer Sneaker and a multicolor scrap yarn beanie.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Her box braids were tied in a top bun that poked out of her green and gold headscarf, a few strays spilling over his thigh.
—Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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