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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
Filosa said Stellantis’ tie-ups with Leapmotor continue to expand as a way for the company to grow its sales, learn from its Chinese counterpart and share capital expenses.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The transmission pipe burst on 65th Street in the Middle Keys city of Marathon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, causing significant northbound traffic tie-ups all the way south to the Seven Mile Bridge.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
International projects in development include tie-ups with European vertical platform Shorts (Luni) and collaborators across Southeast Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 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
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.
—Siddharth Philip, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Such an arrangement would fall out of step with China’s wariness towards military tie-ups.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
These tie-ups are intended to ensure the AI sector can meet its immense infrastructure needs, but the risk is such deals can magnify losses if demand for AI fails to match today’s lofty expectations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The brand is expected to garner some heat during the World Cup, thanks to its athlete tie-ups.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The transmission pipe burst on 65th Street in the Middle Keys city of Marathon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, causing significant northbound traffic tie-ups all the way south to the Seven Mile Bridge.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
International projects in development include tie-ups with European vertical platform Shorts (Luni) and collaborators across Southeast Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 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
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.
—Siddharth Philip, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Such an arrangement would fall out of step with China’s wariness towards military tie-ups.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
These tie-ups are intended to ensure the AI sector can meet its immense infrastructure needs, but the risk is such deals can magnify losses if demand for AI fails to match today’s lofty expectations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The brand is expected to garner some heat during the World Cup, thanks to its athlete tie-ups.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-ups
Noun
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The Crusaders, who claimed a SoCal-record third regional title, racked up 14 hits but Payne worked out of several jams.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Barton recommends using them in recipes like jams, jellies, preserves, and smoothies where their softer texture won't be an issue.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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My life, my choices and roles, my skillsets as a producer, director, writer, comic book creator, vodcaster, storyteller of the year, my politics, my company, Color Farm Media, the impact, my partnerships, my collaboration, my future all speaks to this.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Drivers should brace for traffic snarls this summer when South Elgin’s State Street bridge over the Fox River is reduced to one lane for road resurfacing work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Travel industry leaders and major airlines warn the proposal would devastate tourism, choke international cargo and create massive operational snarls.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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And the most successful collaborations often find a blend of both approaches.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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The company has expanded into a lifestyle brand with everything from shoes to wallpaper and collaborations with notable retailers like Target.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Emergency physicians do not control inpatient staffing, discharge bottlenecks, rehabilitation placement delays, or bed availability, yet emergency departments absorb the consequences when hospitals operate beyond capacity.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The expansion followed numerous complaints from American shippers in the wake of global supply chain bottlenecks throughout 2021 and 2022, who had alleged that container shipping companies were bypassing them for service and charging them excessive late fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The march was organized by the Confederation of Chilean Students and supported by other organizations, including the Teachers’ Union, secondary school student associations, and feminist groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Kenjura said neighborhood homeowners’ associations can adopt rules to limit the use of electric mobility devices, but only if the HOA owns and maintains the streets and sidewalks.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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This World Cup, with its unprecedented global outreach, offers a unique opportunity to observe the values, beliefs and relationships that players choose to display on their bodies.—
Gustavo Morello,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Rather than seeking to modernize the text through flamboyant stylistic devices, director Gaël Morel offers a nuanced reinterpretation of its human relationships, focusing on how the characters interact, confront one another, and engage in dialogue.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Michael Gregory 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.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Previous online bullying prompts statement Concern over Annis' previous affiliations are just the tip of the iceberg of how carefully dissected Love Island contestants become.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tie-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-ups. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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