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 The La Palma Suite, where the street-level bougainvillaea ties up in a bow, might have the prettiest terrace in all Capri town with a wrap-around balcony fit for a Slim Aaron’s shoot with Jackie Kennedy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Knowing your true all-in cost can help clarify how card payment strategies affect your cash flow when a reserve ties up a fifth of your monthly volume for months at a time. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 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

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This hampers several of my favorite performances, especially Harper, whose Ben is full of sarcastic indignation, and June Laporte as Ginny, an aspiring reporter in need of proper mentoring.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
That marks a 37% increase from the same time last year, as the Iran war hampers oil supply.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hampers

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The sheriff said vehicles parked in a way that impedes traffic will be towed at the owner's expense.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of impedes

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Being polished hinders the chance for an honest dialogue as the moon agitates Chiron.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
But Meta raised concerns about some of the bills, saying the law to restrict addictive feeds hinders the company's ability to bring enjoyable content to users on its platforms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hinders

Verb

Or from locking up Mick Cronin through 2030, even though UCLA’s prickly basketball coach embarrasses the university annually and hasn’t reached a Sweet 16 since 2023.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 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

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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, 13 July 2026
Anatasia steals a truck and obstructs their path, sacrificing herself to a bleak future, all in the name of love.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of obstructs

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Eventually, though, and soon, Colorado will need to institute a new water conservation program that holds back some water for release downstream through this stretch and on toward Lake Powell when it’s most needed in summer, Holm said.

— Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of holds back

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