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tie-in

[tahy-in] / ˈtaɪˌɪn /
NOUN
relation
Synonyms
STRONG
affiliation affinity alliance association connection consanguinity correlation interconnection interdependence interrelationship kin kindred kinship kinsperson liaison link linkage propinquity relationship relative sibling similarity
Antonyms
STRONG
antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion opposition separation
VERB
connect or be connected
Synonyms
STRONG
amalgamate associate collaborate connect consolidate correlate incorporate merge mingle

Example Sentences

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Microsoft’s agents do have names, albeit without a Broadway musical tie-in, said Chief People Officer Amy Coleman, also speaking at the Summit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Strong performances from major franchises including an "Avatar" tie-in game and juggernaut "Assassin's Creed" buttressed struggling French games giant Ubisoft's third-quarter results, the company said Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Like the last time, Coates didn’t give a name, but he said something even more intriguing: “The sheriff is my tie-in to the state attorney general because he’s friends.”

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

Since the Beijing Olympics, the former video game rivals have joined forces in a series of tie-in titles starring characters from both franchises.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024

I remember calling out to a certain second grader who was reading a Star Wars tie-in comic on the tire swing.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer