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as in jams
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 partnerships
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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Recent Examples of tie-ups
And the lack of blockbuster cross-border tie-ups is grinding some gears within the bloc.
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In the spirit of being good neighbors, the brand plans special offerings and tie-ups with local businesses.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The equity and warrants that the league receives as part of its commercial deals, like these data tie-ups, are shared with players under the cap.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
In the spirit of being good neighbors, the brand plans special offerings and tie-ups with local businesses.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The equity and warrants that the league receives as part of its commercial deals, like these data tie-ups, are shared with players under the cap.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-ups
Noun
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As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There have been various similar streamer-broadcaster partnerships struck in 2025, with Netflix’s agreement to carry the live channels and on-demand content from France’s TF1 starting 2026 arguably the most eye-catching.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The key lies in innovation—developing new approaches to old problems, nurturing solid partnerships with customers and investors, and staying ahead of the technology curve.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the general inconvenience of snarls, skipping out on detangling can compromise both your hair’s health and its styling potential.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Traffic snarls in the Brickell area are nothing new.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His art has reached wide audiences through various creative projects and collaborations, and now his work hangs alongside that of other contemporary artists in a space designed not just to display paintings, but to spark connection.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following successful collaborations with Wrangler, Staud is stepping into the denim space independently with its first Staud Jeans collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the bottlenecks in frequency comb technology has been the high energy required for spectral broadening.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Supply chain bottlenecks could emerge if domestic production cannot keep pace with demand.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The asylum application asked whether Soliman had belonged to political parties or other associations in his home country.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers believe that these past associations may be attributable to confounding.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bombshells will arrive on the scene throughout the season, looking to find any cracks in relationships and find their own connections.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dealerships work with multiple financial institutions and often have deep relationships with them from years of dealmaking.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guest list for the funeral includes members of the royal family, the Duchess’ family, friends and representatives from her charities and regimental affiliations.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mary Ellen O'Connell does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Mary Ellen O'Connell,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Tie-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-ups. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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