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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
And that is what has everybody’s panties –from the left and from the right — tied up in a knot.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
There's a low nominal cost, but the fact is there was a really significant cost because of the bureaucracy and time and uncertainty, with a lot of companies tied up with it.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Much of Philadelphia’s pass rush is philosophically and financially tied up along the interior.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Her biggest champion, Alex, gets tied up with her own mess and can’t be there for the interview to offer support in the room.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Scott was convicted of participating in the 1981 murder of Larry Miner, who was tied up, beaten, strangled and stabbed.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The number six seed Fever – who are playing without superstar point guard Caitlin Clark due to injury – tied up the best-of-five semifinal series after losing back-to-back in Games 2 and 3 versus the two-time WNBA champion Aces.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Nearby, a third mannequin dressed in a poncho and straw hat stands over a fourth figure, which appears to be tied up on the ground.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
For a very long time, so much of my identity was tied up in the notion of becoming an actor and being an actor.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2025
And that is what has everybody’s panties –from the left and from the right — tied up in a knot.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
There's a low nominal cost, but the fact is there was a really significant cost because of the bureaucracy and time and uncertainty, with a lot of companies tied up with it.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Much of Philadelphia’s pass rush is philosophically and financially tied up along the interior.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Her biggest champion, Alex, gets tied up with her own mess and can’t be there for the interview to offer support in the room.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Scott was convicted of participating in the 1981 murder of Larry Miner, who was tied up, beaten, strangled and stabbed.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The number six seed Fever – who are playing without superstar point guard Caitlin Clark due to injury – tied up the best-of-five semifinal series after losing back-to-back in Games 2 and 3 versus the two-time WNBA champion Aces.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 11 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Nearby, a third mannequin dressed in a poncho and straw hat stands over a fourth figure, which appears to be tied up on the ground.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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Swift, the superstar singer, and Kelce, the three-time Super Bowl champion, became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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This album is Swift’s first as an engaged woman and her first since the Eras tour concluded in December 2024.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Penn State came up short against Oregon last week, and the second loss of the season hampered their chances of making the College Football Playoff with a tough road ahead of them.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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After being hampered by injuries late in his time with the Royals, Keller is healthy and happy to be part of Chicago’s bullpen.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no better way to bring peace to a busy weeknight, welcome a new neighbor, or be reminded of your childhood than a nostalgic comfort food.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Good morning, it's been another busy week in Central Indiana.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The scandal has already impeded the effort to hold Israel accountable for the death toll in Gaza; the woman fears that anger at Israel might now lead members of the assembly to discount her story and, instead, side with Khan.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, 76ers guard Kennedy Chandler impeded his path, and Hart hit the hardwood in clear pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Daria watched their diligent ascent while Andrés studied the map on his phone.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some McElwain staffers argue the Gators’ 2016 defense could have led a CFP push if Luke Del Rio remained healthy, and offseason shoulder/leg injuries hindered Lagway’s progress this fall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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This Israeli government has voiced its determination to annex most or all of the occupied West Bank.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Palestinian Authority, which governs the occupied West Bank, has not held presidential or parliamentary elections in nearly two decades.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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