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as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
a tie-up at the junction of Main and Central has slowed traffic to a crawl
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in a tie-up with the film studio, the toy company is producing a whole line of figures featuring characters from the animated movie
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
an accident is tying up traffic at 5th and Broadway
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Recent Examples of tie-up
Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the government would look at a number of factors when considering potential tie-ups, including the impact on competition — both domestically and globally — and ticket prices.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Investigators learned that two armed suspects had broken into the mansion and assaulted and tied up a housekeeper who was inside the home before leaving with several valuable items.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Fares could also be driven higher by a tie-up, which would enable the carriers to better control capacity.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the government would look at a number of factors when considering potential tie-ups, including the impact on competition — both domestically and globally — and ticket prices.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
At some point, O'Brien said that Gaff put the gun down to tie up her wrists.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Investigators learned that two armed suspects had broken into the mansion and assaulted and tied up a housekeeper who was inside the home before leaving with several valuable items.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
Noun
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Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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This set comes with six 16-ounce jars perfect for storing homemade sauces, salsa, jam, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Themes are typically selected based on factors including their appeal to a wide demographic, ability to execute compelling content, marketing, exhibits and potential community partnerships, according to a fairgrounds staff report.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Reichelt, founder of Rocky Peak Marketing, will expand Thermore’s apparel partnerships and support the integration of technology.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 23-year-old was also sentenced to an additional year in prison for assaulting, resisting and impeding federal officers.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez faced more than 20 years in prison because of a felony assault, resist and impede case before it was dropped last month.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fertilizer stocks — The persisting snarl in shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz drove trading of chemical and fertilizer stocks Monday.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Killing birds, scampering around the crawl space at night, making the local coyotes snarl at Charlie’s SUV… everything Katie does has to be deniable enough for her parents to roll with it, a story choice that defangs Cronin’s ability to let loose.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The only time Eszterhas ever came close to directing came at the behest of Steven Spielberg on an extremely unlikely would-be collaboration.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moving forward, lawmakers should identify aspects of recent reforms that are hindering their intended purpose of increasing housing, while continuing to advance land-use liberalization across the state.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Since October of last year, the agency has lost more than 1,500 agents, and these unfilled positions have severely hindered operational capacity at a critical moment.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The intersection is part of a notorious traffic bottleneck that can delay westbound rush hour motorists 15 minutes a day or more, but the house stands slightly above the road and drivers in heavy stop-and-go congestion rarely seem to notice it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The closure has forced drivers onto detour routes, leading to heavy congestion for those trying to reach the East Bay, including Oakland and Berkeley.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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