as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
we'll be tied-up with work for the next several days
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as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
an accident is tying up traffic at 5th and Broadway
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Recent Examples of tied-up
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit remains tied up in the courts.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Additional dollars will also flow into Alameda County cities through the county’s Measure W, a one-half percent general sales tax approved by the voters in November 2020 that was tied up in litigation until April.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
State permits pending The mine still requires two more state water quality permits in order to proceed, and also has a state air quality permit tied up in litigation.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
To bring Xania to life, Jones leaned on Suno technology, the same platform currently tied up in copyright battles with major record companies.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Sources close to the investigation told the news station that employees were also tied up.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Miner was tied up, beaten, strangled and stabbed.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Rae is seen tied up to a chair in presumably Gein’s basement, stripped down to her undergarments and crying.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
That process is currently tied up with county approvals.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit remains tied up in the courts.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Additional dollars will also flow into Alameda County cities through the county’s Measure W, a one-half percent general sales tax approved by the voters in November 2020 that was tied up in litigation until April.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
State permits pending The mine still requires two more state water quality permits in order to proceed, and also has a state air quality permit tied up in litigation.
—Kevin Fixler
september 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
To bring Xania to life, Jones leaned on Suno technology, the same platform currently tied up in copyright battles with major record companies.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Sources close to the investigation told the news station that employees were also tied up.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Miner was tied up, beaten, strangled and stabbed.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Rae is seen tied up to a chair in presumably Gein’s basement, stripped down to her undergarments and crying.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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The engaged couple is still working together at the same police department.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The fans have a right to be an engaged part of that cause.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seven in 10 Gen Xers say inflation has hampered their savings.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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But its progress was hampered by the security and economic crisis resulting from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another lottery pick, Leo Carlsson, twice impeded Utah’s progress up the ice.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When shopping for supplements, be diligent about choosing products that contain quality ingredients and are made by reputable companies.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Identifying stocks that combine strong fundamentals with cheap valuations should remain a priority for diligent investors.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another key distinction was that the Cowboys' defense didn't sack Williams, something that hindered him in the Bears' first two losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, the ephemeral nature of trends has hindered people from finding ways to heal their skin and hair in the most natural ways possible.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Me, a beautiful and clever five-time Emmy-winning writer with a few Wednesday nights free, and The Golden Bachelor, a heartwarming and adorable exploration of women’s second acts with a male doofus at the center who has already embarrassed himself.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Of course, some embarrassed me within a sentence or two, and were dispatched quickly.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite financial concerns, many storefronts in the mall remain occupied and tenants report good business.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The move comes after an investigation by The Guardian and Israel’s +972 Magazine in early-August reported that Israel’s military intelligence unit, known as 8200, relied on Microsoft Azure to store millions of phone calls made by Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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