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
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Though brought second, that case ended up going to trial first, after the initial defamation case got tied up in court.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Minnesota United tied up one of its main loose ends going into next season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors in Florida on Friday rested the state’s case against a woman charged with orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill her former son-in-law who was tied up in a messy custody dispute with her daughter in 2014.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
But most crucially, travel is a package that can be wrapped in the right curation of Instagram photos and tied up with a neat little Tony quip in the caption in lieu of a ribbon.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Nearly every case that once threatened his presidency is now tied up in appellate courts or, in the case of federal prosecutions, has been abandoned altogether.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
But what happens when a large brand gets tied up in a national debate?
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
The Phillies may want him back, but their finances may be tied up in Kyle Schwarber.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Under the previous deal, the bonds were tied up with gate revenues, which took a hit during the pandemic, so the club’s owners — via Lewis — refinanced the loans, incurring a £32m break cost to end the loan sooner than planned.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Though brought second, that case ended up going to trial first, after the initial defamation case got tied up in court.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Minnesota United tied up one of its main loose ends going into next season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors in Florida on Friday rested the state’s case against a woman charged with orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill her former son-in-law who was tied up in a messy custody dispute with her daughter in 2014.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
But most crucially, travel is a package that can be wrapped in the right curation of Instagram photos and tied up with a neat little Tony quip in the caption in lieu of a ribbon.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Nearly every case that once threatened his presidency is now tied up in appellate courts or, in the case of federal prosecutions, has been abandoned altogether.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
But what happens when a large brand gets tied up in a national debate?
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
The Phillies may want him back, but their finances may be tied up in Kyle Schwarber.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Travis, both 35, became engaged in August 2023.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ought to be enough to keep you busy for a little while.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Look and Life passed on the story of the My Lai massacre (originally called the Pinkville massacre), but thanks to the diligent startup Dispatch News Service, an alternative news agency, Hersh’s exposé made it onto the front pages of more than 30 papers across the country.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cost reductions can only achieve so much—without stabilizing revenue, the turnaround will be hindered.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Israel reportedly considering annexation in the West Bank Israel is reportedly considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries’ plans to recognize a Palestinian state.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Netanyahu’s hardline, far-right allies frequently clash with the army over its policies in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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