tongue-tied; tongue-tying; tongue-ties
: to deprive of speech or the power of distinct articulation
: a congenital defect characterized by limited mobility of the tongue due to a short frenulum
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
At times, Raman was tongue-tied trying to answer simple questions.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Big Daniel Craig has her tongue-tied, talking like an idiot.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
In addition, the NWA Tongue Tie Center will offer on-site evaluation and tongue-tie procedures, including frenectomy, and will work in collaboration with therapists and lactation consultants to support optimal feeding, speech and airway outcomes.
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Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Though the two have both covered Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Dunne says that meeting Stewart at the Super Bowl left her tongue-tied.
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Julia Emmanuele,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Verb
But on April 24, Stanford got tongue-tied when asked to explain her position on abolishing ICE.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
At times, Raman was tongue-tied trying to answer simple questions.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Big Daniel Craig has her tongue-tied, talking like an idiot.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
In addition, the NWA Tongue Tie Center will offer on-site evaluation and tongue-tie procedures, including frenectomy, and will work in collaboration with therapists and lactation consultants to support optimal feeding, speech and airway outcomes.
—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Though the two have both covered Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Dunne says that meeting Stewart at the Super Bowl left her tongue-tied.
—
Julia Emmanuele,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Tongue-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tongue-tie. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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