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tied up

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verb

past tense of tie up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tied-up
Adjective
  • If leaders can channel a new hire’s enthusiasm into the work, that person will be much more engaged.
    Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • With pressure being applied by Buckle to improve the students’ performances, Tom on a whim brings Juan Salvador into the classroom, and, suddenly, his pupils are very engaged.
    Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Half of the shark detections occurred during the day, a time when beaches are typically busy with human activity.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • His eyes widen, a grin breaks out across his face, and for a second, Graham looks like a cross between a kid on Christmas morning and the world’s busiest man finally catching his breath.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain.
    Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But there are still 5,000 seats that have obstructed views.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Newsweek contacted The White House for comment outside of standard working hours on Friday.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The series, with the working title of Boston Blue, will see Wahlberg's Danny, a long-time NYPD officer, take a position with Boston PD.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Tied-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tied-up. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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