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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
Daniel Wine, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
But with Khan stepping down in the coming weeks, dealmakers are growing more confident in their ability to forge tie-ups.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Hosting a rodeo is far from a meaningful solution to the city’s economic challenges, and any minor revenue gained cannot justify the harm inflicted on animals in events like calf roping, where frightened calves are violently lassoed, slammed to the ground and tied up while struggling in fear.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This led to chaotic scenes on the slopes, extreme traffic tie-ups, accusations of bad behavior and emergency crowd control measures.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
But with Khan stepping down in the coming weeks, dealmakers are growing more confident in their ability to forge tie-ups.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Chiefs defeated the Bills 32-29 in a game that was tied up in the fourth quarter.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Hosting a rodeo is far from a meaningful solution to the city’s economic challenges, and any minor revenue gained cannot justify the harm inflicted on animals in events like calf roping, where frightened calves are violently lassoed, slammed to the ground and tied up while struggling in fear.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie-up
Noun
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If meat isn’t on the menu, this handy tool can mix and mash up other foods, including fruits for jam.—
Amber Guetebier,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kirby’s big jam came right after Abalos, his good buddy and former AAU teammate, filled the lane and slammed home a rebound.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Before leaving for Tokyo, Jacobs spoke with WWD about his return to Japan and the impetus behind doing an exclusive partnership in Japan with Isetan.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s being done in coordination with the Black Archives of Mid-America, which publishes a Black history booklet in partnership with the Kansas City Public Library and the Local Investment Commission, also known as LINC.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Along with carrying out mass deportations, his second administration has vowed to prosecute anyone who impedes their immigration enforcement operations.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The practice is now impeded by ever more protective drone squadrons of P.R. people, although Prince Andrew’s ruinous television interview is a prime example—the disingenuous reporter meets the insufficiently self-aware subject, and blood is spilled.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The fact that inflation started coming down in the second half of 2022, before the Fed’s interest-rate hikes had had much impact on demand, is another strong indication that snarls in supply were primarily to blame for the earlier spike.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Triggered with foot pedals, a wellspring of distorted, bluesy and overdriven tones furnished certain riffs and solos with an enticing snarl — and a rock ‘n’ roll edge in line with what should serve as her estimable mission statement.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Driving the news: The freezing of State Department funds is hindering local groups from helping refugees who arrived shortly before the executive order, says Adam Clark, the executive director of World Relief Durham.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Beauty struck a rare sour note during its quarterly report, cutting its full-year guidance in light of a January that the retailer says was hindered by the LA wildfires and fewer makeup tutorials on TikTok.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This peak in orders is unprecedented in the history of Italy's sparkling wine exports for the month of November, the association says.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Getting the longest of those delays can hamper any chance of beating Tyson in the first round.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Feb. 2025
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Experts in workplace safety have warned that could inhibit them from speaking up about health threats on the job, hampering efforts to stop hazards and illnesses.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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While the doctors found nothing alarming, disturbing allegations about Payne’s relationship with Henry began to emerge on TikTok around that time.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump's threat of tariffs, this camp believes, can also help the United States get more out of its trade relationships, like compelling foreigners to buy more of America's stuff.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Tie-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tie-up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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