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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Andrew Williams, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The lack of kids movies, in particular, meant toy companies were not producing as many new action figures, roleplay items and other movie tie-ins.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Fact check: Post falsely links comedian to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
The image of the person in a jacket and tie in the post appeared in the 2003 yearbook for Wilton High School in Connecticut, according to the website Classmates.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This is effectively a virtual reality take on the Arkham console games, considered some of the best superhero tie-in titles ever made.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The lack of kids movies, in particular, meant toy companies were not producing as many new action figures, roleplay items and other movie tie-ins.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Both a heartfelt apology and a romantic dinner tied in second place at 31%.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Fact check: Post falsely links comedian to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
The image of the person in a jacket and tie in the post appeared in the 2003 yearbook for Wilton High School in Connecticut, according to the website Classmates.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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