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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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The multi-year collaboration will center on cocktail activations, tour tie-ins, and digital content designed to present Johnnie Walker Black Label through Carpenter’s lens of creativity and self-expression.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The last knockout tie in the competition to see more goals was Madrid’s 11-3 aggregate victory against Austrian side Swarovski Tirol in the second round in 1990-91 (14).
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Farrell impressed so much that he was given a mini-series on HBO Max, which showcased a tie-in story about how the Penguin comes to power in Gotham.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The multi-year collaboration will center on cocktail activations, tour tie-ins, and digital content designed to present Johnnie Walker Black Label through Carpenter’s lens of creativity and self-expression.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
The ribbed knit adds texture, the tie in the back creates a flattering fit, and the lightweight blend is comfortable for all-day wear.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The last knockout tie in the competition to see more goals was Madrid’s 11-3 aggregate victory against Austrian side Swarovski Tirol in the second round in 1990-91 (14).
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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