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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
The brand is expected to garner some heat during the World Cup, thanks to its athlete tie-ups.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent deals of this ilk include tie-ups with Barbie star Jamie Demetriou, The Ballad of Wallis Island writer Tom Basden, Ted Lasso alum Nick Mohammed and Cunk on Earth creator Diane Morgan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Gatorade, the sports drink, is growing quickly in the Gulf, driven in part by PepsiCo’s expanding sports partnerships — including tie-ups with the UEFA Champions League and Formula One.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
As those deals aged—and some of those same operators dramatically scaled back their ambitions—the market re-set its expectations for those tie-ups moving forward.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Critics warn of a bubble, pointing to how companies like Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom and Microsoft have each added hundreds of billions of dollars in market value on the back of tie-ups with OpenAI, which is burning cash.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent deals of this ilk include tie-ups with Barbie star Jamie Demetriou, The Ballad of Wallis Island writer Tom Basden, Ted Lasso alum Nick Mohammed and Cunk on Earth creator Diane Morgan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Gatorade, the sports drink, is growing quickly in the Gulf, driven in part by PepsiCo’s expanding sports partnerships — including tie-ups with the UEFA Champions League and Formula One.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
As those deals aged—and some of those same operators dramatically scaled back their ambitions—the market re-set its expectations for those tie-ups moving forward.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Critics warn of a bubble, pointing to how companies like Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom and Microsoft have each added hundreds of billions of dollars in market value on the back of tie-ups with OpenAI, which is burning cash.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-ups
Noun
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The jams quickly began to draw both a vivacious crowd of listeners and a core group of budding jazz musicians.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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These jams typically form in two ways.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Also, research the private and public partnerships that develop AI and provide data to show the impact that AI will have on the state, the business community and the citizens.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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During his seven-year tenure at Loewe, Smith oversaw its collaborations with Studio Ghibli, On Running and Japanese ceramic duo Suna Fujita, developed its TikTok strategy, and orchestrated partnerships with high-profile celebrities.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Traffic snarls clearing Northbound Interstate 75 traffic was closed near downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati police said Tuesday afternoon.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite headwinds like tariffs, supply chain snarls and higher costs for solar panels and other components, Fishman said, the initiative is having an impact.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Think cloud deals, AI infrastructure and collaborations between government and tech firms.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The brand said the store will also host meetups and collaborations with local creators in the future, and offer Nothing brand merch.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Increase transparency in taxes and healthcare pricing, reduce bottlenecks that slow housing construction, support workforce expansion in skilled trades, and cut waste so taxpayers are not paying more for less.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to him, real-world deployment is a key step to removing the practical and technological bottlenecks that humanoids face today.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Past studies have also shown strong associations between medical debt and negative financial and health outcomes.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Vienna is known as the city of balls, and some 400 are held annually, sponsored by trade associations or other groups.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fifty percent of students admit AI is hurting their relationships with their teachers, and over 70% of teachers worry AI is diminishing students’ critical thinking skills.—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other global figures have also faced an outcry and a range of consequences for their relationships with Epstein.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Common scams involve high-pressure tactics, fake manufacturer affiliations, and official-looking mailers.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The department received warnings about potential conflicts and gang affiliations ahead of the moves last year.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Tie-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-ups. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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