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
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The second movie ended with at least two character threads not tied up in bows.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Karstrom pointed to the now-complete Downtown Streetscape project, which tied up much of the village’s downtown with road work last summer, as an example of the way local businesses can suffer when parking availability is compromised.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has tied up freight in the Strait of Hormuz and frazzled supply chains globally, has further delayed efforts to build infrastructure that would support the sector’s growth, the senators argued.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The series, co-created and executive produced by David Iserson and Susanna Fogel who spent seven years on it, ended on several cliffhangers, leaving many loose ends that now won’t be tied up.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Traditional ownership can leave significant capital tied up in underutilized properties.
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Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Those assets have been tied up for decades because of sanctions, banking restrictions, and legal disputes.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Pino’s attorneys have said the empty bottles and cans came from boats tied up at the sandbar with them.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Verb
Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, and sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison were tied up, shot and left inside the yogurt shop as it was set ablaze.
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Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The second movie ended with at least two character threads not tied up in bows.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Karstrom pointed to the now-complete Downtown Streetscape project, which tied up much of the village’s downtown with road work last summer, as an example of the way local businesses can suffer when parking availability is compromised.
—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has tied up freight in the Strait of Hormuz and frazzled supply chains globally, has further delayed efforts to build infrastructure that would support the sector’s growth, the senators argued.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The series, co-created and executive produced by David Iserson and Susanna Fogel who spent seven years on it, ended on several cliffhangers, leaving many loose ends that now won’t be tied up.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Traditional ownership can leave significant capital tied up in underutilized properties.
—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Those assets have been tied up for decades because of sanctions, banking restrictions, and legal disputes.
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Pino’s attorneys have said the empty bottles and cans came from boats tied up at the sandbar with them.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
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Finally, employees who feel like their benefits work for them are often more engaged and less likely to leave.
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One came from JaYoung Kim, a high school English teacher who, over 15 years in the classroom, had seen her students become less engaged and have more social-emotional issues.
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Slowing the virus’ spread has been hampered by the fact that there is no known treatment or vaccine for the new Bundibugyo strain.
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Peterson was considered by many the top prospect in this year’s class, but his stock was hampered by injury issues during his lone season at Kansas.
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The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest energy shipping corridors, has remained a focal point of tensions since fighting erupted between the United States, Israel and Iran earlier this year.
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With the bullpen overworked from a busy week — which featured a doubleheader Wednesday — manager Craig Counsell said Friday wasn’t the time to be aggressive.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
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The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children from occupied territories.
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Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers.
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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