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
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 June 2026
For the night, the singer leaned upon one of her favorite beauty signatures—an immovable red lip, hair up in a fishtail braid, tied up with a team-colors blue and orange ribbon.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 June 2026
As play streaked the other way and some Avs tied up Wild defenders, Kulak got himself in position to score the series-clinching goal.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Five of the hostages had been tied up, said Sid Patel, special agent in charge of the FBI Sacramento field office.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Funding from the measures began distribution in 2025 after years of being tied up in legal cases and Alameda County saw a 13% drop in overall homelessness between 2024 and 2026, according to point-in-time counts.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Patel said the 10 hostages were all employees of the superintendent’s office and that five of them were tied up during the roughly 12-hour standoff with police.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
Five of the 10 hostages were tied up during the ordeal, according to authorities, who noted that nobody was physically harmed.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The study suggested officers previously tied up responding to ShotSpotter alerts could now prioritize other emergency calls.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Both in terms of size, improvements, and location, even a small business operating on thin margins typically has a sizable portion of its assets tied up in real estate.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 June 2026
For the night, the singer leaned upon one of her favorite beauty signatures—an immovable red lip, hair up in a fishtail braid, tied up with a team-colors blue and orange ribbon.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 June 2026
As play streaked the other way and some Avs tied up Wild defenders, Kulak got himself in position to score the series-clinching goal.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Five of the hostages had been tied up, said Sid Patel, special agent in charge of the FBI Sacramento field office.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Funding from the measures began distribution in 2025 after years of being tied up in legal cases and Alameda County saw a 13% drop in overall homelessness between 2024 and 2026, according to point-in-time counts.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Patel said the 10 hostages were all employees of the superintendent’s office and that five of them were tied up during the roughly 12-hour standoff with police.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
Five of the 10 hostages were tied up during the ordeal, according to authorities, who noted that nobody was physically harmed.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The study suggested officers previously tied up responding to ShotSpotter alerts could now prioritize other emergency calls.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
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The bottom line is that people should stay engaged with preventive care.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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This year, nearly two-thirds say the United States should be more engaged internationally.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But goal concessions just before and after half-time hampered their campaign, as did failing to take their chances.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Dodgers star was hampered by injury issues throughout 2025 after undergoing offseason surgery on his right ankle.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Vanderbilt now runs the nation's third busiest transplant center, which saved 136 more critically ill patients in 2024 compared to the previous year.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Established in 1924, the Nogales Border Patrol Station is the second-largest station and one of the busiest sectors in the country, covering 27 miles of rugged territory.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This low position is likely hindered by a reliance on offensive statistics that puts less value on Brind’Amour’s defensive abilities.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Smith, who played for the Missouri Tigers in college, rose to fame quickly after he was drafted into the NFL but his rise to stardom was hindered by a series of legal issues that included 10 arrests in nine years, according to ESPN.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Some information has been presented in court filings or uncovered by journalists and by one especially diligent state legislator, Anna Eskamani, from Orlando.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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His brothers are diligent about self-care too.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Verb
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Trump advisers have said the South Korea trade deal will remain impeded until there’s a resolution over the Coupang issue.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Jordan Knight and those two men remain employed.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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