How to Use tie-in in a Sentence

tie-in

1 of 2 noun
  • There is, of course, an AI tie-in.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
  • And even now that the film is out, the merch tie-ins are still going.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 24 July 2023
  • The finish is a nice tie-in with a polished chrome faucet.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
  • There are no conference tie-ins.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
  • This is a lazy product and missing all the fun of a good cereal tie-in.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This seems to be a handy tie-in to my request for a Lincoln essay.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • There should be more such tie-ins to come, though Chapuy remained mum on details.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The bowl game has a tie-in with the ACC and Big 12.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
  • The revenue was important, but so was the tie-in to the core business of football.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • But almost every bar, club, and venue also has some tie-in party or concert.
    — WIRED, 26 Mar. 2023
  • That tie-in is currently signed for a year to promote the team and support its players.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • There is one way costume designers could earn more, and that is through merchandise or tie-ins.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
  • There’s not really always a tie-in or a connection.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The shops on Main Street all had tie-ins, whether part of the hunt or providing special items.
    — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
  • Commercials are an important aspect of movie tie-in deals.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • Add in some candy eyeballs for a frightfully good tie-in to the holiday.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Those are lovely tie-ins between this group of paintings and the wares that the garden shows year long throughout its grounds.
    — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
  • And now, shots of a new toy tie-in to the movie confirms that the mystery man is, in fact, Ultraman.
    — Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
  • 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
  • Meck believes Skolnick would be pleased with the tie-in to the drag community.
    — Susan Young, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024
  • But the real tell of a movie’s success or failure is if the tie-in collectible-popcorn bucket is any good.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 30 June 2025
  • When Brands Miss the Mark Not every branding tie-in strikes the right tone.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Neville said nearly every conference has reached out for a potential tie-in.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Vitale also wrote the special movie tie-in edition of the novel that expands upon the world of the film.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • In a case of life reflecting art, though, the tie-in video games spawned by the movie — which in some ways is about the danger of video games — were a smash.
    — Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025
  • Increasingly, every crevice of the park is seen as land for a synergistic tie-in.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Variables include the new conference tie-ins and where on the calendar to place the kickoff date.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The first perfume launch under the tie-in is expected in 2027.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Conference tie-ins for the bowls go in six-year cycles, and the current cycle expired with this season’s games.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Several non-sports venues have upcoming tie-ins to soccer and sports in general.
    — Dan Kelly march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026

tie in

2 of 2 verb
  • The match was tied in the 87th minute.
    — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • The teams are tied in a best of five series.
    — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Bichette broke the tie in the fifth inning.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There have never been two ties in the same decade.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Now, the two teams are tied in the standings.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Foothill then broke the scoreless tie in the fifth.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
  • That record was last tied in 2018.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • Her blonde hair is tied in a ponytail spout on top of her head.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
  • These sections tie in with a longer thread that weaves through the book.
    — Deboki Chakravarti, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2021
  • There are no ties in Olympic hockey.
    — Ryan Best, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • So all of that stuff ties in together.
    — Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Biden has a slight edge in the first two states, but the pair are tied in the latter.
    — Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2020
  • The Guardians missed two chances to break the tie in the late innings.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Letuli’s bomb broke a scoreless tie in the third inning.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • The tie in the front and the length of the dress is all very flattering.
    — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Sosa broke the tie in the eighth with his team-leading 18th home run.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Things were still tied in the eighth when the Twins threatened but did not pull ahead.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
  • The Tigers ended the scoreless tie in the fifth.
    — CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • Guerrero’s two-run drive broke a 1-all tie in the eighth inning.
    — John Jackson, The Seattle Times, 19 May 2019
  • How does the music in the film tie in with the cast and storyline?
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • There were three lead changes and three ties in the first five-plus minutes of the third quarter.
    — ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Rakitic's goal from the edge of the box broke a 1-1 tie in the 78th minute.
    — Greg Levinsky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2019
  • The teams played to a tie in overtime before the game went to penalty kicks.
    — Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The loneliness trend ties in to how hot Jupiters formed so close to their stars.
    — John Wenz, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2019
  • The Brewers had a chance to take the lead back or at least tie in the seventh.
    — John Fay, The Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Alvarez’s two-run home run broke a 7-7 tie in the eighth inning.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The ends of the string are tied in a knot, and the ballots are stored for safekeeping.
    — John Bacon, USA Today, 8 May 2025
  • Gavin Sheets walked with the bases loaded to break a 2-2 tie in the fifth.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022
  • The navy puff-sleeve dress has pops of green and red flowers to tie in with holiday themes.
    — Julia Fields, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Wear it with a French tuck, unbuttoned, or tied in a cute knot at your waist.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026

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