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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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
That celebrities get to see movies early in the comfort and privacy of their own homes isn’t anything new, but Kardashian’s video, showing off piles of toys and other tie-in products, hammered home the profound commodification of this marketing cycle.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The last knockout tie in the competition to see more goals was Madrid’s 11-3 aggregate victory against Austrian side Swarovski Tirol in the second round in 1990-91 (14).
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
How do the electricity tie-ins work practically?
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
That celebrities get to see movies early in the comfort and privacy of their own homes isn’t anything new, but Kardashian’s video, showing off piles of toys and other tie-in products, hammered home the profound commodification of this marketing cycle.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The ribbed knit adds texture, the tie in the back creates a flattering fit, and the lightweight blend is comfortable for all-day wear.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The last knockout tie in the competition to see more goals was Madrid’s 11-3 aggregate victory against Austrian side Swarovski Tirol in the second round in 1990-91 (14).
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tie-in
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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