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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
As in his other novels, however, loose ends in many cases get tied up later on, and a seemingly chaotic tangle of yarns suddenly becomes cohesive.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Shot of the week This was tied up early in the Mexican Open first round.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Lawsuits could keep the matter tied up for years.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
India’s largest and the world’s second largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services, tied up with OpenAI, while Infosys partnered with the ChatGPT maker’s rival Anthropic.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Their son, Theunis, was tied up while the burglars stole cash and guns.
—Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Everyone’s waiting to see with Paramount+ and their moves under Cindy Holland, but of course that’s all now tied up in what’s going on over at Warner Brothers Discovery.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Fifteen-year-old Maryfer Alacantara wore a royal blue bow to match her uniform, with her long hair tied up in a ponytail.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Broncos already have massive amounts of money tied up in their defensive line, and Franklin-Myers is already all but gone.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
As in his other novels, however, loose ends in many cases get tied up later on, and a seemingly chaotic tangle of yarns suddenly becomes cohesive.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Shot of the week This was tied up early in the Mexican Open first round.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Lawsuits could keep the matter tied up for years.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
India’s largest and the world’s second largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services, tied up with OpenAI, while Infosys partnered with the ChatGPT maker’s rival Anthropic.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Their son, Theunis, was tied up while the burglars stole cash and guns.
—Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Everyone’s waiting to see with Paramount+ and their moves under Cindy Holland, but of course that’s all now tied up in what’s going on over at Warner Brothers Discovery.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Fifteen-year-old Maryfer Alacantara wore a royal blue bow to match her uniform, with her long hair tied up in a ponytail.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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His willingness to seek support, stay engaged and persevere through obstacles demonstrates maturity well beyond his years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a world filled with distractions, strength training can help reset your mind and keep you mentally engaged.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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It has also been hampered by its own investors failing to back it, Semafor’s technology editor reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One drone hit the world’s busiest airport, in Dubai, on Saturday, dashing hopes that flights could resume from the regional hub.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dubai International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, was one of the targets.—
Robert Stewart,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gulf states’ strategy on Iran — focused on de-escalation and containing tensions — has hindered their ability to influence Tehran and shape the new security environment, Bader Al-Saif, assistant professor of history at Kuwait University, and Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil write for War on the Rocks.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Richard also recalled how Amber’s COVID-19 diagnosis before she was scheduled to perform at the US Nationals in 2019 hindered her Olympics debut.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to the diligent work of our prosecutors and law enforcement partners, justice has been served, and this dangerous individual will now face severe consequences for his actions.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Nursing requires diligent, precise work, so risking her eyesight to harmful UV exposure is a non-option.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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That, De Bremaeker said, impeded efforts to submit emergency court filings to prevent their removal from the country without due process.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the totality of the circumstances greatly impeded my ability to write Ballot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The team embarrassed Canada, 5-0, in the preliminary round, and swept the North American neighbor in four straight Olympic tune-ups.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The attached advisory lists Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.—
Laura Bassett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to her arrest affidavit, after stealing the truck and being stopped, Giza struck two occupied police vehicles and accelerated toward uniformed officers on foot.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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