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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
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 June 2026
In fact, the economies of scale created by a tie-up would allow the new company to take the necessary risks to remain competitive against the multinational technology conglomerates that currently dominate streaming, thereby preventing even further market concentration in media production.
—Alexander Ciccone, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Rodrigo ties up the album with a bow by expertly calling back to many of its tracks, delivering a rewarding catharsis that feels like finally seeing the other side of a bad break-up.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Noun
The corporate tie-up needs formal sign-off from the Justice Department, too.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 June 2026
In fact, the economies of scale created by a tie-up would allow the new company to take the necessary risks to remain competitive against the multinational technology conglomerates that currently dominate streaming, thereby preventing even further market concentration in media production.
—Alexander Ciccone, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Verb
Excess or slow-moving stock ties up cash needed for daily operations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Rodrigo ties up the album with a bow by expertly calling back to many of its tracks, delivering a rewarding catharsis that feels like finally seeing the other side of a bad break-up.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
Noun
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The visitors eventually loaded the bases in that inning, but Luzardo retired Xavier Edwards to escape the jam.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Jelly or jam contributes simple sugars that cause a faster spike in blood sugar.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Food and beverage Saturday will be in partnership with THE BOP Coffee House.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The score was immediately protested by the Australians, who felt their goalkeeper had been impeded or there was an offside.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Too large a rotor can obstruct your suspension, impede your brakes and often won’t even fit inside your wheel or caliper.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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It’s embedded in the lore of the city — the breakout pass, the bounding leap, the midair double clutch, the ferocious snarl.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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With its warped aesthetic and arrival amid the low-profile craze, the Gazelle Indoor has been one of the best received of Bad Bunny‘s Adidas collaborations.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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As President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys soldiers and orders probes into police corruption, widespread allegations of collusion with syndicates deepen residents’ mistrust and hinder investigations into such brazen attacks.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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More than four years since the start of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Expect heavy congestion before and after matches Agencies are also warning commuters to brace for heavier traffic roughly two hours before and after each match.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Flex lanes will open when there is congestion and slow-moving traffic.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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The federal government, parliament and EconomieSuisse, a major business association, oppose the idea.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Except for the 2019 accident in Hawaii, this is the first year of this century with double-digit fatalities resulting from a skydiving plane crash, the association says.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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