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
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
By integrating real-time data and cognitive analytics into their planning workflows, Knauf aims to enhance supply chain agility and reduce working capital tied up in excess stock.
—Hemanth Volikatla, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But that dynasty has long been loathed by the Thai establishment which, with the help of both the military and courts, has frequently toppled or tied up Shinawatra-run governments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
My hope is that the ending feels hopeful — not tied up in a bow, but hopeful.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But Nevermann said the property remains tied up in bankruptcy proceedings and that the city is not legally able to take any action related to the site.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Under the previous deal, the bonds were tied up with gate revenues, which took a hit during the pandemic, so the club’s owners — via Lewis — refinanced the loans, incurring a £32m break cost to end the loan sooner than planned.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Minnesota United tied up one of its main loose ends going into next season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
But most crucially, travel is a package that can be wrapped in the right curation of Instagram photos and tied up with a neat little Tony quip in the caption in lieu of a ribbon.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ellison, 81, who co-founded Oracle and is now chairman and chief technology officer, has the bulk of his net worth tied up in the database software company.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
By integrating real-time data and cognitive analytics into their planning workflows, Knauf aims to enhance supply chain agility and reduce working capital tied up in excess stock.
—Hemanth Volikatla, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But that dynasty has long been loathed by the Thai establishment which, with the help of both the military and courts, has frequently toppled or tied up Shinawatra-run governments.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
My hope is that the ending feels hopeful — not tied up in a bow, but hopeful.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But Nevermann said the property remains tied up in bankruptcy proceedings and that the city is not legally able to take any action related to the site.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
Under the previous deal, the bonds were tied up with gate revenues, which took a hit during the pandemic, so the club’s owners — via Lewis — refinanced the loans, incurring a £32m break cost to end the loan sooner than planned.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Minnesota United tied up one of its main loose ends going into next season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
But most crucially, travel is a package that can be wrapped in the right curation of Instagram photos and tied up with a neat little Tony quip in the caption in lieu of a ribbon.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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Entrepreneurs who report higher well-being are more engaged in their businesses, thereby fueling their incentive to grow their ventures.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of commenters agreed that the engaged couple were not in the wrong and that the in-laws were overreacting and being too sensitive.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It's been a busy week for the European technology sector.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The seven people killed by the explosions are believed to have been working for Devastating Pyrotechnics in the busy days ahead of a string of shows scheduled on and around the Fourth of July.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This suspect has now been stopped in his tracks because of the diligent and tenacious work done by investigators at both the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The researchers concluded that, especially in relatively dense neighborhoods, even if residents take diligent action in defense of their own houses, that may not matter much if their neighbors don’t.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The war in Gaza has sparked a surge of violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank, with a rise in attacks by Palestinian militants as well as settler violence against Palestinians.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Police identified the gunmen as Muthanna Omar, 20, and Muhammad Taha, 21, who are both from villages just outside Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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