TIES UP Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

ties up

verb

present tense third-person singular of tie up

as in hampers

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 ties up Heartstopper Forever ties up several threads among Nick, Charlie and their small ensemble of friends, setting them up for the next chapter of their lives. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Excess or slow-moving stock ties up cash needed for daily operations. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Rodrigo ties up the album with a bow by expertly calling back to many of its tracks, delivering a rewarding catharsis that feels like finally seeing the other side of a bad break-up. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026 Advertisement If a good finale ties up a show’s plot and answers crucial questions, then a great one completes character arcs and deepens themes developed across multiple seasons, revealing the intricacy of narrative architecture too subtle to perceive from one week to the next. — Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026 The settlement ties up a loose end left over from Price’s controversial tenure, both in relation to allegations of racial discrimination and transparency for the public. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 May 2026 As the episode continues, Robby ties up loose ends with his colleagues. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 The flooding ties up the area as the road connects Interstate 79 to Route 19. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 Democrats also don’t want to be seen as rooting against the US military, nor for a long war that ties up US troops in Iran for months if not years. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties up

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Cybersecurity experts increasingly warn that restricting access to advanced AI models hampers defenders’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, test systems, and develop countermeasures.

— James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Neighbors of the state park who have become accustomed to spontaneous visits found that the new system hampers their ability to make a last-minute trip.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of hampers

Verb

The farmers said the smoke impedes their hay operation, as the haze blocks the sunlight necessary to dry the hay out.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
The majority opinion, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, largely adopted the First Amendment argument that the limit impedes political parties’ ability to advocate for their candidates.

— John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of impedes

Verb

Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of embarrasses

Verb

Samsung traditionally holds back one color in the Galaxy S range to be a web exclusive and drive consumers to its website, although typically this is one of the standard black or grey colors.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026