1
: something that ties in, relates, or connects especially in a promotional campaign
2
: a book that inspired or was inspired by a movie or television program
tied in; tying in or tieing in; ties in
: to bring into connection with something relevant: such as
a
: to make the final connection of
tied in the new branch pipeline
b
: to coordinate in such a manner as to produce balance and unity
the illustrations were tied in with the text
c
: to use as a tie-in especially in advertising
: to become tied in
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
While Wind Creek has yet to open its planned sportsbook, the tie-in with CHSN is a natural marketing partnership that will not only build the brand, but actually deliver potential customers to their door, Rohman said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
But the surrounding world has a kind of hazy, shimmery, hallucinogenic quality that ties in with the main character’s age and a transitional period in her life.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
California and this sketch in particular were chosen because of the cultural tie-in with the Volkswagen van.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
While Wind Creek has yet to open its planned sportsbook, the tie-in with CHSN is a natural marketing partnership that will not only build the brand, but actually deliver potential customers to their door, Rohman said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Notably, Buttigieg ran a strong 2020 primary campaign, narrowly finishing first in the Iowa caucuses and tying in the New Hampshire primary.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
But the surrounding world has a kind of hazy, shimmery, hallucinogenic quality that ties in with the main character’s age and a transitional period in her life.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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