as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
she's not one to let moral principle be a clog upon her conscience
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1
as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the discovery that a ton of hair was clogging the drain in the tub
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clog
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Colorful clog brand Crocs was founded in 2002 and has since sold more than 350 million pairs across 90 countries.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
This Bubble sunscreen is gentle on sensitive and acne-prone skin and won’t clog pores.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Prevents costly clogs and backups.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Colorful clog brand Crocs was founded in 2002 and has since sold more than 350 million pairs across 90 countries.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
For starters, a gentle facial cleanser should be used at night to wash off sweat, grime, air pollutants and anything that could clog pores and cause acne.
—Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
This Bubble sunscreen is gentle on sensitive and acne-prone skin and won’t clog pores.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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Here's a look at the key obstacles and priorities when both chambers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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When used on real robots, BeyondMimic can handle different tasks like following set paths, being controlled with a joystick, and avoiding obstacles — smoothly combining human-like motions with real-world robot control.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This lush harvest look is designed to avoid blocking handles and knockers while adding deceptively faux foliage to your door.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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During second-half stoppage time, which lasted nine minutes, dos Santos dived to his right to catch Son’s 18-yard shot, then Tverskov blocked Son’s 17-yard shot.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Misconceptions that impede innovation include: R&D Is Solely Responsible for Innovation, The S-Curve Paradox, and Intelligent Failure.—
Merle Symes,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What’s way less discussed is the role that players sometimes play in impeding that progress.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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High school students were eventually dismissed for the day because of the logistical hurdle of providing lunch for the nearly 1,400 students off-site, and Siergrist students and staff were allowed back into their building after first responders confirmed the building was safe, Hulett said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Despite the immense potential and executive enthusiasm, many organizations grapple with implementation hurdles, with one study indicating that 74% struggle to scale AI initiatives effectively to capture value.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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In May 2024, Curtiss Jackson was convicted by a jury of securities fraud, conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, witness tampering and obstructing an official proceeding while on pretrial release, according to federal authorities.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Brooks’ progress was hampered by a serious ankle injury the next season, which ended with Bournemouth getting relegated, and illness and fitness subsequently held back his career.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In December 2022, Kendra Licari was arrested and charged with two counts of stalking a minor, two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the arrest warrant obtained by NBC News.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Guevara, who came to the US from El Salvador in 2004, was charged with improperly entering a pedestrian roadway, obstruction of law enforcement officers and unlawful assembly.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Several of the new signings have produced encouraging moments, but so far, none of them look like game-changing recruits and certainly none look ready to fill the voids left by those who have left.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Another group of 15 Native students joined a multiweek beginner program and a third training cohort filled the roster of 43 students.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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