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 Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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His envoy Steve Witkoff remains engaged on the issue.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 June 2025 -
Be consistent, stay engaged and let your passion and results speak for themselves.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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He's got a busy schedule ahead, starring in season 2 of Peacock's Twisted Metal and Alex Winter's upcoming Adulthood.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Lucas was busy writing his own take on Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, before ultimately deciding to hand off his empire to the House of Mouse.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The provision was ratified in the late nineteen-eighties, but conservatives allied with the country’s agricultural lobby have long impeded its enforcement.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Poor governance and economic stewardship have impeded the region’s development and generated the grievances behind the Arab Spring.—
Marwan Muasher,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Clark said locally, at San Dimas’ Via Verde Country Club and Pomona’s Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Spaun is remembered as a diligent kid who put in a lot of time working on his game.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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The only way to avoid False Dividend Stocks is with diligent fundamental research on cash flows.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yoon apologized for his brief martial law decree, but later doubled down and defended the move, arguing the liberal party obstructed his political agenda.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The former Top Chef host and producer will front a new food series at CBS with the working title of America’s Culinary Cup.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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In February, Deadline reported a spinoff of Nickelodeon's Victorious starring Daniella Monet, who's set to reprise her role as Trina Vega, is in development under the working title Hollywood Arts.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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