tie in
verb
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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The trip is also an opportunity for Xi to reassert his country’s close, historic ties with Pyongyang – a clear gesture from Beijing that even as Kim and Putin have elevated their ties in recent years, China remains North Korea’s most critical economic lifeline and diplomatic partner.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Conteras also hit an infield single on a high chopper to the third base side of the mound to snap a 1-1 tie in the third.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Top with sliced avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro to tie in all the flavors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
That record was last tied in 2018.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Conteras also hit an infield single on a high chopper to the third base side of the mound to snap a 1-1 tie in the third.
—CBS News, 5 June 2026
Top with sliced avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro to tie in all the flavors.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
That record was last tied in 2018.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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“Tie in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie%20in. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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