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as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a scrapbook that was a clutter of snapshots, diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings
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as in commotion
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clutter created by the exhibitors setting up for the annual state fair
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as in to burden
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as in to disarray
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Recent Examples of clutter
Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Elsbeth is game to try Freya’s method but finds that one woman’s clutter is her route to the divergent thinking that drives her success in murder-solving.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Networks regularly sprinkle betting information into their telecasts, and gambling ads clutter many ballparks.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Imagine a warehouse bot weaving through clutter, a retail robot answering customer queries, or a humanoid assembling intricate parts.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Elsbeth is game to try Freya’s method but finds that one woman’s clutter is her route to the divergent thinking that drives her success in murder-solving.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Look for push carts with the right amount of storage, as too many options can clutter access to your golf clubs and balls.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Networks regularly sprinkle betting information into their telecasts, and gambling ads clutter many ballparks.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter
Noun
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the report Oxfam also explicitly called out the extent to which U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to exacerbate income inequality by disproportionately burdening those who are not super wealthy— a warnings that’s already been issued by other organizations.—
Josie Cox,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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She’s been burdened by the world's bias towards people with disabilities for her entire life.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Health inspectors cited the ramen restaurant due to a variety of food safety violations.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So, Fox is piling new lies on top of its old ones to try to persuade shareholders that its financial exposure is less than the $780 million paid to Dominion.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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In those early days, rival teams would travel to games in luxury coaches; Durham would pile into nine-seater minivans.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Nabulsi, unfortunately, muddles the story with multiple subplots, some inelegant acting and contrived English-language dialogue.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The moon’s clash with Jupiter muddles your desire complexes.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Clutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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