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
As the episode continues, Robby ties up loose ends with his colleagues.
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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
The second half ties up all the loose ends admirably, but making fans wait a month between the two was pointless, especially after the three year wait between seasons.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The group confronts John, bringing up that the bones Bogdan accidentally found in the cemetery likely belong to Mercer, and that such a conclusion ties up all the other loose ends.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The finale ties up a few of the storylines, like having Tricia finally visit their sister’s home to process her loss together.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
This glib, rushed moment puts an unearned exclamation point at the end of a glib, rushed episode that ties up AJLT’s glib, rushed final Carrie storyline.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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
The second half ties up all the loose ends admirably, but making fans wait a month between the two was pointless, especially after the three year wait between seasons.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The group confronts John, bringing up that the bones Bogdan accidentally found in the cemetery likely belong to Mercer, and that such a conclusion ties up all the other loose ends.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The finale ties up a few of the storylines, like having Tricia finally visit their sister’s home to process her loss together.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
This glib, rushed moment puts an unearned exclamation point at the end of a glib, rushed episode that ties up AJLT’s glib, rushed final Carrie storyline.
—Judy Berman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ties up
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Electronics are susceptible to temperature changes, and any dust that blocks outward air vents or hampers fresh air flow into the machine can cause real damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Vast terrain hinders search The immediate area in Stewart County where the search is currently contained is covered with big trees and steep hills, as well as snakes and ticks, according to the sheriff.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Warming permanently handicaps the watershed, shrinking the payoff from wet years.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Padres have a lot of money tied up in their star position players, which handicaps them in free agency.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Nov. 2025
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