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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
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.
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Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The Biden administration challenged two major airline tie-ups, and won.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 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
Alongside the financial results, Canal+ unveiled two separate AI tie-ups, both set to go live in June 2026.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 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 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
Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The Biden administration challenged two major airline tie-ups, and won.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 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
Alongside the financial results, Canal+ unveiled two separate AI tie-ups, both set to go live in June 2026.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-ups
Noun
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These berries are often used for fresh eating, jams, and pies.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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The songs were bangers, dance jams for the ages, but there was much more going on.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Now’s the time to stock up on the brand’s cult-favorite scents, get Mom a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift (peep the new Vera Bradley collaboration), and try some of Bath & Body Works’ most recent partnerships (like its 2026 Disney Princess collection).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Visiting is free, and public transit is recommended due to the traffic snarls along the National Mall (especially on the weekend).—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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As Ross, Martin’s friend and confidante, Kevin Singer has the insinuating righteousness of a slinky cat, his line readings all mews and snarls.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As for Gemini season, your social life and collaborations take off.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As marathon weekends become increasingly crowded with brand activations, collaborations, hubs and giveaways, how can performance brands stand out from one another — and hold their own as more sports-adjacent brands enter the mix?—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At play are all critical waterways and congestion bottlenecks through which the world’s energy products, agriculture, and supply chain parts flow.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Niobium aims to address these bottlenecks using mistic, its FPGA (field-programmable gate array) chip, which can be reconfigured for FHE after manufacturing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first of two days of hearings with retail trade associations and supply chain stakeholders took place on Tuesday in Washington as a part of the office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations into excess industrial capacity across 16 foreign economies.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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While there are other national athletic associations for college sports, none rivals the NCAA in terms of market control and attracting the best athletes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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The storefront closed, foot traffic disappeared and retail relationships faded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Mike’s relationships with talent on both sides of the camera was legendary.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Tie-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-ups. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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