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
Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
To my eye, Zurek has almost tied up the loose ends that have been confounding physics for 100 years, without invoking any substantially new or speculative assumptions.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
All of the surgeons seem tied up.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Team Italy had tied up today's curling semifinal at 5 in the fifth end, stepping up to the challenge after a tough first half of the match.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The case is still tied up in federal court.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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
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
Verb
The military stomp of the score is so tied up in the conception of Superman as an ultra-powerful Eagle Scout that the theme had to be tossed entirely when directors wanted to add a few layers of grime onto the character in the 2010s.
—Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
To my eye, Zurek has almost tied up the loose ends that have been confounding physics for 100 years, without invoking any substantially new or speculative assumptions.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
All of the surgeons seem tied up.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Team Italy had tied up today's curling semifinal at 5 in the fifth end, stepping up to the challenge after a tough first half of the match.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
The case is still tied up in federal court.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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Our divisions are constantly nudged, magnified, monetized, and weaponized by systems that profit from keeping us emotionally engaged and perpetually agitated.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reality Steve also reported that Miguel has since gotten engaged to another woman not from Love Is Blind Season 10.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Democratic lawmakers condemn Maxwell’s plea Democrats in the House Oversight Committee denounced Maxwell’s request for a presidential pardon and suggested that Trump’s refusal to rule out such a possibility has hampered the committee’s inquiry.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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As has been the case many a time during the season, giveaways hampered Golden State for much of the night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lately, Chalamet has been busy moving beyond movie promotion and hitting the Oscars campaign trail following his best actor nomination for Marty Supreme.—
Christi Carras,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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This can be a place of refuge after a busy day of new experiences or from the bustling pool deck.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But online, this particular bombshell—that ANTM hindered rather than helped burgeoning supermodels—proves especially surprising to viewers.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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These wafers offer fewer recombination sites, which can significantly enhance electrical performance, but their practical use has been hindered by fragility.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stephanie and Malcolm's relationship petered out relatively quickly, after the diligent doctor realized the hotshot party boy wasn't likely to slow his pace to meet hers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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More information is always better for the diligent investor.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It’s helped by the mascot at a certain point, rather than impeded.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The case has deeply embarrassed the royal family, especially his mother, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and who is torn between her role as mother and future queen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Over the past several weeks, Israel has launched a contentious land regulation process that will deepen its control in the occupied West Bank.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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James Chenevert, 59, of Webster, Massachusetts was arrested Monday on a warrant charging him with two counts of criminal attempt to commit murder and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree arson of an occupied building, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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