as in trapped
to place in conflict or difficulties
we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogged (down)
Verb
-
It was lost to a natural disaster and then became trapped in a system that increasingly treats health care infrastructure as a financial asset rather than a public necessity.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026 -
The raw materials required, like bismuth and tellurium, are rare, expensive, and trapped in chaotic global supply chains.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Verb
-
The two top packs flew off, and the third tangled in the cinch rope and wound around Tootsie’s leg.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
-
Equally difficult is engaging with an artist and the discourse around them without getting tangled up in their narrative web.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
That spotlight intensified again recently when the Giants became embroiled in a debate surrounding Pride Night, player expression and Major League Baseball policy.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
-
Gulf sovereign wealth funds ramped up dealmaking in the past three months, despite the region being embroiled in the Iran war and oil revenues being hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
Cut broiled peaches into wedges.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
-
In this recipe, greens get a splash of absinthe for a strong anise flavor, then the oysters are broiled to a light golden brown.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Bogged (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogged%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
