How to Use clog in a Sentence

clog

1 of 2 noun
  • There's a clog in the kitchen sink.
  • In testing, this clog proved true to size and easy to clean.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Pour the hot water down the drain to dissolve and wash away any grease clogs.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The best way to avoid those clogs is to close the sink drain during a shave, then wipe up the refuse and throw it in the trash. 3.
    Rachel Kurzius, Anchorage Daily News, 30 May 2023
  • What’s driving the trend in clogs, from Saint Laurent to J.Crew?
    Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Shoppers can choose from styles such as the Echo clog or the Classic Lined clog.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Each of the couple wore the oatmeal-colored suede clogs.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Two workers searching for the source of a clog uncovered a crack in one of the tubes.
    Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
  • If your drain still seems clogged, use a snake made for heavy-duty clogs.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
  • This sticky gray protein clogs up the blood sugar drain.
    Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The coziness of slippers, the durable soles of a wear-with-anything clog.
    Jaimie Potters, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The shoes come with the ogre’s classic ear buttons and button for his large nose placed on the clog’s holes in front of the shoe.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The Boston clog has been around for a minute, but the Birk explosion seems to have no end in sight.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Each foot was adorned in a loose-fitting 1970s-style clog sandal.
    Scott Johnson, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2023
  • These clever products are available in slip-on, clog, mule, and bootie form.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
  • After two hours have passed, pour boiling water down the drain, which should now be cleared of the clog.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Crocs' clog was once mocked, but it has become adored in recent years.
    Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 22 July 2021
  • Anyway, driving a Prius in Sport mode is like going to a track meet in nurse’s clogs.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Your feet will love these sneakers, clogs, and loafers from brands like Brooks, Skechers, and Cole Haan.
    Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This clog style mule from Vince has a big rounded toe, similar to a boot.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Items will float in floodwaters and clog storm drains and stream channels.
    Michael Donohue, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2021
  • From the classic fun clogs to the stylish slip-ons to the rugged work shoes, these up-to-50%-off deals on Crocs shoes are timely and truly a can't-miss right now.
    Maverick Li, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Any more than this can cause problems like clogs or backups.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
  • To help, consider clogs or shorter styles that let more air in.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • If the clog still remains, call in a professional plumber.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 21 Nov. 2022
  • That's a nicer way of saying some sunscreens cause breakouts, lead to excess shine, and clog pores.
    Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 29 Mar. 2022
  • To go alongside, find Cos’ billowing blouse and a pair of Birkenstock clogs to match.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Some look more like a slipper or a clog, while others resemble a loafer with the back half of the upper cut off.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The closed-toe clog means this shoe works right now to add a lift to summer dresses and maxi skirts, and later with jeans and cozy knits when fall hits.
    Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022
  • Those looking for more covering, closed-toe shoes should check out one of our clog picks.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2023
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clog

2 of 2 verb
  • The sink was clogged by dirt and grease.
  • The drain clogs easily because the opening is so small.
  • The ears get wet, and the tips of the aids often get clogged.
    Annie Lane, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The saw’s bar and the groove that the chain runs in will eventually get clogged with gunk.
    Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • That buildup is what clogs your pores and brings about new pimples.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 28 June 2023
  • The soil of the battlefield coats their uniforms, fills their lungs, clogs their guns.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
  • His roof and gutters had been clogged with ash and debris.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Pop your ears using these tips, and learn how to keep them from clogging in the first place.
    Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The brushroll’s self-cleaning design doesn’t get clogged up with pet hair.
    Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • What to Consider The spray bottle tips are known to clog or be faulty.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • That snow can pile up and clog your vents, causing your goggles to fog.
    Leslie Hsu Oh, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The nozzle gets stuck and is easily clogged.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Just be aware that silicone is known to clog pores, so this isn’t the best pick for the acne-prone skin.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Smoke coated the back of their throats and clogged their nostrils with the acrid smell of melting plastic.
    Julia Shipley, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2024
  • One caveat, whether the paint is sprayed or brushed on: Don’t clog the weep holes at the bottom of the frame on the exterior.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • For years, the city blamed her staff for clogging the pipes with grease and causing a sewage backup.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The gel formula leaves no white cast, is reef friendly, and won’t clog pores.
    ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The rest of the Dunkin’ employees seemed less than thrilled to make the bev, though, which makes sense, now knowing that the machine gets clogged by the Munchkins.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The benzene-free formula leaves no white residue and won't clog the pores on your scalp.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Google says the change should result in less spam clogging your inbox.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2023
  • In the past, the jail had a hard time with covers and pages being torn out and used to cover a light or clog a toilet.
    Mike Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2023
  • The latch for the collection bag often gets clogged with clippings.
    Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • Check emitters and heads to ensure they’re not clogged and are working.
    Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Heat clogged the lane with defenders, hence Brown’s issues with turning the ball over.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
  • Gutter screens can help, but they often get clogged up.
    Time, 22 Aug. 2023
  • So at rush hour, the Jaba road was clogged with a long line of Palestinian buses, trucks, and cars.
    Nathan Thrall, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2023
  • No more pick-and-rolls with our 3-point shooters, but instead clogging the lane.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • These are led mostly by youths who chant and light afire the piles of garbage clogging the city because of strikes by garbage workers.
    Aurelien Breeden, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2023
  • But Miami Heat defender Kevin Love was there to clog up the path at the 4-minute, 13-second mark of the first quarter.
    Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
  • If your pet has a lot of fur, a pre-filter will catch hair and prevent it from clogging the HEPA filter.
    Samantha Jones Updated, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023

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