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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Selling part of your position is harder when your silver is tied up in fewer pieces, so that approach tends to suit investors who can commit more capital at once and hold long-term.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
At the 2022 Games, the Russian Olympic Committee took home 32 medals, including five gold, but not one for Kamila Valieva, the teenage figure skating phenom who got tied up at the center of a doping scandal.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Teams are locked into rosters, cap aprons are strung too tight, and draft capital is tied up in a million different conditions.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Suddenly Sophie’s selfhood is tied up in a potential affair with a man who employs her, which was the exact situation in which Sophie’s maid mother found herself with her lord father.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
And that total remains tied up in the USVI courts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
He’s also relentlessly tied up an end and built pressure — something the English bowlers have constantly failed to manage.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
While much of Musk’s wealth is tied up in company valuations rather than cash, the sheer scale of his fortune still affords extraordinary flexibility.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Selling part of your position is harder when your silver is tied up in fewer pieces, so that approach tends to suit investors who can commit more capital at once and hold long-term.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
At the 2022 Games, the Russian Olympic Committee took home 32 medals, including five gold, but not one for Kamila Valieva, the teenage figure skating phenom who got tied up at the center of a doping scandal.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Teams are locked into rosters, cap aprons are strung too tight, and draft capital is tied up in a million different conditions.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Suddenly Sophie’s selfhood is tied up in a potential affair with a man who employs her, which was the exact situation in which Sophie’s maid mother found herself with her lord father.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
And that total remains tied up in the USVI courts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
He’s also relentlessly tied up an end and built pressure — something the English bowlers have constantly failed to manage.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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The service Staffers are friendly, engaged, and helpful, without being overly formal.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just as mental wellness has become increasingly vital, pet benefits complement those efforts—helping to reduce loneliness, strengthen relationships and foster a more engaged workforce.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the wake of the Palisades Fire, Pratt and Montag sued the city of Los Angeles over allegations that water issues hampered firefighting efforts.—
Vivian Kwarm,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The levees that solved its flooding concerns also hampered its growth.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This left a critical unit short-staffed during one of the highest profile searches in PCSD history and during the busiest time of year for Search and Rescue.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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February is typically a busy month there for winter sports including skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lengthy cord, which is six feet in total, ensures your productivity will never be hindered by a low battery.—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Apollo space suits were akin to wearing an inflated balloon that greatly hindered motion, the AxEMU is designed with flexible joints that give astronauts mobility to kneel, jog or even do the splits.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The cases placed a spotlight on homeschooling, but some advocates said that homeschool parents are largely highly diligent about educating their children and should not be penalized for the other cases.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The diligent work of our law enforcement partners time and again uncovers those attempting to hide behind a computer screen.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ministry posted a statement in Spanish on X saying Consulate officials immediately impeded the agents from entering the consulate’s premises, protecting Ecuadorian nationals who were inside the building.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The film follows numerous women, including a journalist, who were impeded in their search for justice thanks to nine-figure defamation suits.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their votes sunk Belichick’s chances and embarrassed the Hall of Fame in the process.—
Rob Maaddi,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, the Yankees' title drought reached 16 seasons after getting embarrassed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, and calls for change were louder than ever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stalin has territorial ambitions over occupied territories.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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More than 700,000 Israelis live in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, territories captured by Israel in 1967 and sought by the Palestinians for an independent state along with the Gaza Strip.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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