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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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Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
The tie-up with Mid/night 00.00 is not the only one marking Sunnei’s 10th anniversary.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
In the present timeline, everything is tied up in a nice, perfect, absolutely impossible bow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
While a potential tie-up between the two budget carriers has been floated for months, a new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests a deal may be imminent.
—Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
The tie-up with Mid/night 00.00 is not the only one marking Sunnei’s 10th anniversary.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Tesla’s stock has rebounded from its tumult earlier this year, pushing up Musk’s wealth, much of which is tied up in his stake in the company.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
In the present timeline, everything is tied up in a nice, perfect, absolutely impossible bow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
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Throwback Haunted House Party on Saturday starting at 9pm, with a 90s costume contest, old-school jams and a dance-off.Joe Guillen, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Improv jam starts at 8:30 p.m. and costume contest at 9:30 p.m.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024
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As part of the transaction, Berkshire acquired additional shares in Kraft Heinz as part of a $10 billion additional equity commitment in partnership with 3G Capital.GuruFocus, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The program, called A Place to Heal, is a partnership between New Beginnings, Washington Regional Medical Center and Blue and You Foundation to provide medical respite care for unhoused residents after they are discharged from the hospital.Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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By breaking down these structures, the laser impedes or delays future hair growth.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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An absence of such experiences can impede people’s ability to develop and learn.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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His sound and cadence are slow-footed, and that menacing snarl matches his name.Julian Randall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
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Early 2021: Shipping snarls and worker shortages from the coronavirus pandemic continue to hurt supply.Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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And by the end of Season 2, U.S. Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) has appeared on the scene to help Kate, or maybe hinder her.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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This system, originating from WWII-era wage laws, has hindered real wage growth, as health insurance costs rise annually.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Despite some reports, there is no association between creatine and acne development.Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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This association dates back even further, however, to the original G.O.A.T himself, Muhammad Ali.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Another exception will apply if the professional or professionals who are providing services or information to comply with the BOI rules have been significantly hampered by the hurricane.Alan Gassman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Mark Yarm October 30, 2024 7:16 AM EDT Approximately 25% of adults experience frequent knee pain, a condition that can hamper their enjoyment of the outdoors—particularly when walking uphill.Mark Yarm, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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The two cultivate a relationship and eventually get married.Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
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The character is later exposed as being in a relationship with the fitness influencer played by Ashley Padilla (a white woman).DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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