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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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The new studio will produce content across multiple platforms including theatrical releases, streaming services, commercial projects, gaming experiences and international collaborations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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These cities are often used as testing grounds for experimental retail, including pop-up stores, concept showrooms and cross-sector collaborations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This avoids bottlenecks that slow down conventional chips and could make the system 100 times faster and more energy-efficient at specific tasks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Knowledge gained from the meetings was also used to help guide investments in labs, technology, and people that removed real bottlenecks.—
Nelson P. Repenning,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s much, much more to the culture, of course, and there are positive and negative associations with ultras around Germany and beyond, but this was another occasion brightened by their work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Taking mind-altering drugs as a teen or young adult is another risk factor, and researchers have increasingly been finding associations between cannabis use and schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the divorce never impacted the relationships Wilson formed with both her parents separately.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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EverPass acts as a complimentary service for commercial businesses that show sports through existing relationships with cable and satellite companies.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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