How to Use tie-in in a Sentence

tie-in

1 of 2 noun
Definition of tie-innext
  • And even now that the film is out, the merch tie-ins are still going.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 24 July 2023
  • And some brands are scaling back on Pride Month tie-ins.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024
  • Gratitude tie-in: Good things come to those who say please and thank you.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • This seems to be a handy tie-in to my request for a Lincoln essay.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The first was posted to social media in 2023, as a tie-in with the new Top Gun: Maverick movie.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 7 July 2023
  • On his way to summer camp, Unkrich bought the movie tie-in edition of Stephen King’s novel.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The only real-world tie-in is that those who download the Wendy’s app can get a free 10-piece order of nuggets IRL.
    — Angela L. Pagán / The Takeout, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Meck believes Skolnick would be pleased with the tie-in to the drag community.
    — Susan Young, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
  • But the launch of Lego Fortnite is also much more involved than the typical tie-in — and the start of what seems like a new era for Fortnite.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The tie-in follows a similar three-year deal Inter inked with Moncler in 2021.
    — Martino Carrera, WWD, 18 July 2024
  • The company will produce fashion and other tie-ins as well.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2023
  • There is one way costume designers could earn more, and that is through merchandise or tie-ins.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Non-fans will still enjoy this dollhouse but may be less excited by the characters and show tie-ins.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Disney+ recently added a tile for Hulu (for customers with both services) and is using the tie-in to promote the bundle.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 May 2024
  • The picks in this list pay homage to the style’s history, with a direct tie-in for the guy who sees himself as a continuation of a legacy.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • But almost every bar, club, and venue also has some tie-in party or concert.
    — WIRED, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The charity tie-ins, says Ford, are a great way for the Superica team to get to know their newest neighborhood.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2024
  • In fact, the tie-in to Hunter Biden's drug addiction may make the president's support of his son in this case more sympathetic.
    — Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 12 June 2024
  • Disney has reinforced this with its past dealings with Epic, which has had major tie-ins with both Marvel and Star Wars.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Increasingly, every crevice of the park is seen as land for a synergistic tie-in.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The 2-year-old novel popped back onto Amazon’s best-seller list, and the retailer is able to sell tie-in merchandise.
    — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
  • And because of the tie-in several audience members appeared to believe the protests were part of the production.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The eclipse will be the grandest occasion for commercial tie-ins since Presidents Day.
    — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024
  • As a promotional tie-in, the park launched an attraction that taught fans the camera tricks behind the famous shower scene.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
  • And because the bowl tie-ins are based on existing geography.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Turns out, the school uniform inspiration was a deeply personal tie-in to Parker.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 June 2023
  • Unlike the wholesome pop of that movie tie-in album, Desire Wire cast Bullens as an arena-ready rocker eager to kick out a few jams.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Part of the problem may be that Westwood rarely makes videos about new movies or shows, so there aren’t obvious opportunities for brand tie-ins.
    — Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • If all of this sounds more like marketing than tangible flavor notes or a true cultural tie-in, there may be something to that.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2023
  • When Beyoncé unveiled a poster homage to country jamborees to announce the track list to Cowboy Carter, the project’s country tie-ins became even more clear.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
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tie in

2 of 2 verb
  • The Guardians missed two chances to break the tie in the late innings.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The Dodgers broke the tie in the eighth with some help from the Giants’ defense.
    — Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 22 July 2024
  • The top had a tie in front that dangled down her midriff.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Gavin Sheets walked with the bases loaded to break a 2-2 tie in the fifth.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022
  • The score was tied in the tense game when the music started.
    — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Straw pulled the Guardians into a 2-2 tie in the seventh with a double off the wall in left.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022
  • In an 18-team league, ties in the standings are inevitable.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
  • Fashioned in a halter style, the dress's bust is kept up with a cord around the neck and a tie in the back.
    — Seventeen, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Fox, 38, wore an eyelet babydoll minidress with cap sleeves and a tie in the front.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
  • The Blue Jays had a chance to break a 6-all tie in the eighth with runners at first and second with no outs.
    — Kristie Rieken, Chron, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Mitchell’s first home run of the season, a two-run shot over the left field fence, broke a 1-1 tie in the third inning.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2022
  • Owen Miller pulled the Guardians into a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the inning with a single.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 22 May 2022
  • The Kings are tied in points with Nashville but hold the first wild-card spot for having two games in hand.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Instead, your order is tied in a large white plastic bag and you’re asked to pay at the front of the store.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Timmy Putka broke a scoreless tie in the 33rd minute of that one.
    — Matt Goul, cleveland, 21 May 2022
  • Ohtani broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning with his 29th homer, a two-run drive to right-center.
    — Jill Painter Lopez, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2022
  • With two outs in a 3-3 tie in the fourth inning, Dunckel singled up the middle to score two and stake the Lopes to a 5-3 lead.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2022
  • Harvey tied in more of the metal with chunky hoops earrings and a dainty bracelet.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Seven teams are tied in second place with 11-8 records.
    — Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2023
  • When possible, sleep with your hair open or tied in a loose braid.
    — Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This game remains the only tie in 61 games between the programs.
    — Matt Goul, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2022
  • With the game tied in the eighth, Yoshida smacked a four-seam fastball over the Green Monster for the game-winning home run.
    — Varun Shankar, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2023
  • Create loops from a thin twig and tie in place with wax twine to create eye-glasses shape.
    — Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The Red Sox had snapped a scoreless tie in the top of the fifth on Bobby Dalbec’s sacrifice fly.
    — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022
  • But Lee, ranked No. 4 in the world, surged into a tie in the afternoon after shooting 31 on the front nine.
    — Steve Reed, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022
  • Kole Calhoun’s two-run double with two out shattered a 6-6 tie in the 11th.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The entrepreneur shared a closeup photo of one of the presents, showing the knot tied in the front, which mimicked the form of a bow.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Her brunette bob appeared to be tied in short French braids underneath her ball cap.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2023
  • If there is a tie in the senate, the President of the Senate, which is the Vice President, comes in to cast their vote.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco and Iraq are tied in the standings with 3 points each.
    — NBC News, 30 July 2024

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