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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
Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Due to popular demand, the show’s cast and creatives reunited in 2016 for the four-part limited series Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which attempted to tie up multiple loose ends while still leaving the door open for future stories.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 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
Rizzi pointed to persons that have their net worth tied up in one or a small number of stocks.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Due to popular demand, the show’s cast and creatives reunited in 2016 for the four-part limited series Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which attempted to tie up multiple loose ends while still leaving the door open for future stories.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 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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The Seahawks’ comeback efforts were hampered late by the loss of starting quarterback Geno Smith.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Herzog spoke with Musk at the request of hostage family members, who believed the world’s wealthiest person would be able to help secure a deal because of his relationship with Trump, CNN reported.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Certainly not helping were frequent changes to the mission and design that led to inflating budgets and fracturing relationships.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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