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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Burger King has similar expectations for its menu tie-in.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Although most Americans support military ties in principle, increasing numbers would like to see U.S. allies contribute more in practice.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Other tie-ins to past films include several quick flashbacks of various IMF team members or allies of yesteryear (RIP Ilsa Faust), as well as shots of the White Widow (Vanessa Kirby), and Ethan's ex-wife, Julia (Michelle Monaghan).
—EW.com, 24 May 2025
Burger King has similar expectations for its menu tie-in.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Verb
Challenger League Recap Day 1 Observations Night Owls newcomer Delgado lost both his ties in his MLP debut, but Las Vegas persevered by overpowering the Chefs 21-11 in the DreamBreaker.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Although most Americans support military ties in principle, increasing numbers would like to see U.S. allies contribute more in practice.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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“Tie-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-in. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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