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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
Hope King, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Nikkei first reported the news of a potential tie-up Tuesday.
—David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Victoria Knight, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
The project to redevelop State Center began in 2006, according to a news release from the governor’s office last month, but it has been tied up in the courts since then.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
News of a potential tie-up between Japan's second and third largest carmakers continued to gain steam today, with Honda and Nissan both confirming talks around some sort of collaboration.
—Hope King, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Nikkei first reported the news of a potential tie-up Tuesday.
—David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Health Resources Services Administration blocked J&J and Lilly from implementing the changes, and the matter is now tied up in litigation.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
The project to redevelop State Center began in 2006, according to a news release from the governor’s office last month, but it has been tied up in the courts since then.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition, ice storms can create black ice -- patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen -- and ice jams in lakes and streams, which can contribute to severe flooding, the NWS said.Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Michigan, New York and other parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions, leading to dangerous traffic snarls in some areas since Friday.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Now, with several states already in the process of sending and receiving mail-in ballots, voters might look at the supply chain snarls and immediate price spikes as one more reason not to vote to keep the status quo.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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First, the cyclical economic impact of high interest rates and restrictive monetary policy has hindered investment, and by extension, growth and hiring.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Related article An owl’s ‘shocking’ color should hinder hunting.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Helmut Meissner lives in a nearby neighborhood called Malibu Country Estates and is the homeowners association president.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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For years, Kazakhstan has worked with Jewish groups to repeal Cold War-era legislation hampering trade with the United States.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shacks and buildings were left completely destroyed when the cyclone struck the nation hampered by poverty.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Scrutinize your relationships and decide to spend time only with positive people.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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That said, intellectual curiosity is at the heart of a spy’s relationship toolkit.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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