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
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Courts have blocked key parts of the president’s 2025 executive order, and the president’s most recent order on mail-in voting remains tied up in litigation.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Even as conventional wisdom in the West often suggests that Beijing is automatically happy anytime the US military is tied up elsewhere in the world, there are tangible reasons for China to want to see the conflict end.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Chase Sui Wonders has her semi-sheer lavender look all tied up in a bow.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
What drew Stevens to the part and project is that the monster is tied up in very human emotions and actions.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Officers should be focused on real public safety work, not tied up with administrative tasks.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Also, some maps are tied up in or expected to face lawsuits.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The fundraising push for Forest’s enclosure is ongoing, with the bulk of the cost tied up in fencing.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Place a bowl of coffee grounds in the offending area (or, in the case of your shoes, place dry grounds in an old sock or cloth tied up and leave overnight inside the shoe) and let the grounds absorb unpleasant odors, says Rocky Vuong, founder of Calibre Cleaning Unlimited.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
Courts have blocked key parts of the president’s 2025 executive order, and the president’s most recent order on mail-in voting remains tied up in litigation.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Even as conventional wisdom in the West often suggests that Beijing is automatically happy anytime the US military is tied up elsewhere in the world, there are tangible reasons for China to want to see the conflict end.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Chase Sui Wonders has her semi-sheer lavender look all tied up in a bow.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
What drew Stevens to the part and project is that the monster is tied up in very human emotions and actions.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Officers should be focused on real public safety work, not tied up with administrative tasks.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Also, some maps are tied up in or expected to face lawsuits.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The fundraising push for Forest’s enclosure is ongoing, with the bulk of the cost tied up in fencing.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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The debate, the back and forth, the unsolicited tags—that is where trust is built in public, where brand affinity becomes visible and where your most engaged audience shows themselves to you.—
Rhea Karo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But most summit speakers treated circularity—a nebulous concept at the best of times—largely as an engineering challenge, one hampered by immature infrastructure, policy gaps and weak economics.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The possible labor action has raised concerns about how the park could operate during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, particularly as schools begin letting out for summer break.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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His game was based on his athletic prowess in the challenges and ability to provide food to camp, and hindered by his lack of social strategy, which proved to be his downfall each of the four times he’s previously returned.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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So that lack of continuity may have hindered him, possibly.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Devil’s Chair Trail was previously closed because of storm damage, but reopened about two weeks ago, thanks to the diligent work of county staff.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Two off-the-field issues also impeded Gonzalez’s progress as a player.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That this series has flipped on its head seemed almost impossible last Sunday, when the Celtics embarrassed Philadelphia in a Game 4 win on the Sixers’ home floor.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Mets were embarrassed by the Washington Nationals in an 14-2 blowout to even up the series at one game apiece.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Israel advanced a bill on Tuesday that would expand Israeli civilian authority sweeping authority over antiquities and archaeology in the occupied West Bank, a move that human rights groups warned would lead to the annexation of the Palestinian territory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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Ministers sought to pressure both Hamas and settlers French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the ministers decided to sanction Hamas leaders and both leaders and organizations in the Israeli settler movement in the occupied West Bank.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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