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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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Approximately 80% of the songs weren’t linked to other works or products, suggesting that whether or not a collaborative song is a tie-in doesn’t influence its popularity.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
As such, coin flips will determine who lands the No. 22, No. 23, No. 24 and No. 25 picks, given that’s the range of where those teams tied in the reverse standings.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Stoner’s Pizza Joint: While framed as a playoff tie-in, the brand’s deal rollout in South Florida—including large pizzas and drink bundles—lines up perfectly with 4/20 vibes.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Approximately 80% of the songs weren’t linked to other works or products, suggesting that whether or not a collaborative song is a tie-in doesn’t influence its popularity.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Fendi launched its first fragrances in more than a decade, a high-end collection with refillable bottles available only in its own retail to tie in with the Roman house’s centenary this year.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
As such, coin flips will determine who lands the No. 22, No. 23, No. 24 and No. 25 picks, given that’s the range of where those teams tied in the reverse standings.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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