tie in

verb

Definition of tie innext
as in to connect

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Recent Examples of tie in Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann complained about the fact that his Group E winners are locked in for a last-32 tie in Boston on Sunday but, as yet, can’t be sure of the opposition. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Due to superior goal difference, a tie in this game would also mean the co-host finishes top. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 The Tigers ended the scoreless tie in the fifth. — CBS News, 21 June 2026 As a final touch, the dress also had a baby-pink ribbon threaded along the neckline and tied in a bow at the center of the bodice. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tie in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tie in
  1. connect
  2. couple
  3. link
  4. associate
  5. affect
  6. involve
  7. interrelate
  8. touch
Verb
  • Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of connect
Verb
  • According to the researchers, future electronic-photonic systems will likely require multiple coupling technologies, each balancing manufacturing complexity, optical efficiency, and integration density differently.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The producers essentially did as much once both were exiled from Casa Amor, and the two made the mutual decision to couple up onscreen.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • Leading the list is the United States’ third-country refugee agreements and the Citizenship by Investment program, which both Washington and the European Union have now linked to visa restrictions.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The Hill is known for offering brisk, up-to-date reports out of each branch of government in Washington, and is often linked to on other websites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Beauty tourism was once largely associated with lower-cost dental work and a handful of cosmetic surgeries performed abroad.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • His name is now associated with Johnny Kling (1902) and Walt Dropo (1952) in the record books.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of associate
Verb
  • These changes could be caused by a number of factors, the county added, including fluctuations in household income and policy changes affecting eligibility.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Financial uncertainty can affect confidence, attention, decision-making and emotional bandwidth.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of affect
Verb
  • The Calabria governor confirmed that 63 Cuban doctors, some of them previously involved in Cuba’s international medical mission, recently applied to work in its healthcare system independently.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Beyond his performance, EVAN has been heavily involved in the creative production of his music, ranging from songwriting to composing and producing.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of involve
Verb
  • These outcomes are interrelated, yet siloed communication often obscures their synergies.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • At this level of analysis, a different suite of equations—the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations—accurately describe how fluids move and how their physical properties interrelate without recourse to particles at all.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of interrelate
Verb
  • Usually, this means consuming the affected food or drink directly, or touching something contaminated and then touching your mouth without washing your hands.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Place a medium heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of touch

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