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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
Past tie-ups include luggage with Globe-Trotter, handbags with Bulgari, and collaborations with Caviar Kaspia and Coachella.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
In other words, tied up with the question of who should get vaccinated is the more fundamental concern of who can.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Noun
In addition to equity, the tie-up includes access to MLB events, IP and sponsorship connections for Jomboy, while the league looks to benefit from Jomboy Media’s ability to reach casual fans online.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
Past tie-ups include luggage with Globe-Trotter, handbags with Bulgari, and collaborations with Caviar Kaspia and Coachella.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Verb
Four games in, and everything’s all tied up at 2-2 after Thursday night’s lunacy, which featured Edmonton rallying to undo a 3-0 first-period deficit and Florida’s Sam Reinhart potting the tying goal with just 19.5 ticks left on the clock.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
In other words, tied up with the question of who should get vaccinated is the more fundamental concern of who can.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
Noun
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Amanda Edwards/WireImage Unlike luxury fashion or high-end accessories, where scarcity is often a deliberate strategy to generate buzz, products like jam and wine fall into the realm of everyday indulgences.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Will Warren escaped a jam, however, and Winans never entered the game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Hurtigruten is also justifiably proud of its environmental initiatives, including zero food waste, single-use plastic, partnerships with local food suppliers and excursion operators, and use of sustainable biofuels.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The minimum qualifications for this job are 15 years of progressive leadership experience supporting clients or staff across multiple regions and programs and at least 10 years leading partnerships results at a national scale.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The indictment, announced earlier this month, accuses McIver of three counts: two felonies for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers—each carrying up to eight years in prison—and a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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This month she was indicted on three counts of assaulting, resisting, impeding and interfering with federal officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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And finally, Gi-hun is ready to talk … or sort of snarl under his breath, anyway.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Service may be rendered with a snarl instead of a smile.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Verb
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However, rather than hindering its movement, this feature is actually an adaptation that enhances its ability to survive in a diverse range of North American habitats.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 June 2025
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And continuing to avoid important financial conversations when a child returns home as an adult can further hinder a boomerang child's ability to navigate future financial decisions, Gonzalez says.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Virginia rap duo recently shared their feelings on the production duo’s breakup and the relationship between the two collectives.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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