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
Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The company's decision was tied up in tax breaks for the airline, named for its crop duster origins in the Mississippi Delta region.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
And many of these companies’ AI dreams are tied up in OpenAI, which just exited a massive deal with Disney to try to secure its place in Hollywood.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Bannon said he was tied up running the war in Iran.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Some is being used to acquire new members and likely tied up in litigation with the Mountain West.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Atkinson was found tied up next to a tree, and Henry was located about 100 yards away.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Trinity Turner’s shot with four seconds left missed, and Savannah Henderson grabbed the offensive rebound before being tied up by Smith.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Musk’s fortune is currently estimated at about $814 billion, much of it tied up in Tesla shares.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The company's decision was tied up in tax breaks for the airline, named for its crop duster origins in the Mississippi Delta region.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
And many of these companies’ AI dreams are tied up in OpenAI, which just exited a massive deal with Disney to try to secure its place in Hollywood.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Bannon said he was tied up running the war in Iran.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Some is being used to acquire new members and likely tied up in litigation with the Mountain West.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Atkinson was found tied up next to a tree, and Henry was located about 100 yards away.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Trinity Turner’s shot with four seconds left missed, and Savannah Henderson grabbed the offensive rebound before being tied up by Smith.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Musk’s fortune is currently estimated at about $814 billion, much of it tied up in Tesla shares.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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Progress begins when families speak up and stay engaged.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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But those who have worked with him or presented cases in his court say that outward appearance masks a sharp, deeply engaged jurist with an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His ability to hold runners has hampered him.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jospin never embraced his role as a public figure, hampered by a restrained personality that grew even stiffer in front of cameras.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Morales commented on the incident happening during a busy weekend in the city, which includes Ultra, a concert at the Kaseya Center, and the Marlins' opening weekend.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Let that passion carry you through the busier stretches.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Modernizing the agricultural system and the goal of getting land to produce is also hindered by legal limitations.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated March 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Efforts have also been hindered by the military’s refusal to provide information about their whereabouts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Herzog depicts the bushmen who aid Boyes as dignified, diligent and intelligent without romanticizing them while capturing the rugged beauty of the African landscape.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The men who are in the legislature’s top leadership positions maul the budget the committee chaired by two diligent women adopts after weeks of hearings and deliberations.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Industry leaders also say the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route now being impeded by the war, must reopen by mid-April or supply disruptions could worsen significantly.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Patriarchate said that the decision impeded freedom of worship and the status quo in Jerusalem.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Former head coach Brian Daboll’s charge to the medical tent and behavior towards one of the Giants’ doctors also embarrassed the team.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More than a dozen civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gulf Arab states have also died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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More than a dozen civilians in the occupied West Bank and Gulf Arab states have also died.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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