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as in jam
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 partnership
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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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
an accident is tying up traffic at 5th and Broadway
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Recent Examples of tie-up
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The tie-up is already drawing jokes and criticism online.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
Ethan Karp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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The fifth season, which will arrive on Netflix April 24, is expected to tie up lose ends and present a final argument on Joe as a protagonist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Partnerships like this splashy high-end drama tie-up between the BBC and ZDF, which has already spawned a new show from the team behind Killing Eve, will help.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The tie-up is already drawing jokes and criticism online.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
While some EOs produce immediate change, others take months or even years to come to fruition, sometimes because they’re tied up in the courts.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Watch 'You' Season 5 trailer How to watch 'You' Season 5: Premiere date
The fifth season, which will arrive on Netflix April 24, is expected to tie up lose ends and present a final argument on Joe as a protagonist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
Noun
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For lunch there are soups, salads, quiches and toasts, such as avocado toast or peanut butter and jam.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a pair of visits by pitching coach Pete Maki, Alcalde got out of the jam by striking out Yordan Alvarez looking and getting Christian Walker to fly out.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The report suggests implementing public-private partnerships to provide funding for improved infrastructure and technological advancements such as digital tracking for waste flows, as well as ongoing worker training.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The charges were first dropped a few weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term in part because the case would impede Adams’ ability to do his job as mayor, including cooperating with Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Justice Department’s new acting deputy attorney general wrote.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Removing opportunities for public commentary could impede the department’s ability to operate in the public’s interest, according to experts who spoke with Reuters.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Severe storms along the southeast coast Monday have also caused snarls for travelers, with over 6,300 flights within, into, or out of the US delayed Monday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The animals’ golden-brown fur is matted with blood, their muzzles locked in an eternal snarl.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Such rigid mentalities can lead team members to avoid challenges, fear failure and resist feedback, which ultimately hinders their organizations’ overall business growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Related article Recession odds are rising as Trump’s trade war escalates, Goldman Sachs says The economy faces a growing risk of a recession as tariffs could hinder growth, increase unemployment and contribute to inflation, according to Goldman Sachs.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Aly Song | Reuters Trump's tariffs on China are already hampering Christmas sales.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The deep budget cuts at HHS have also hampered the nation’s disease-detection capacity and pandemic preparedness with respect to pathogens such as bird flu, according to experts.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In today’s digital-first landscape, social media plays a critical role in shaping audience engagement, brand perception and customer relationships.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Has a wedding come between your relationship with a loved one?—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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