Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottlenecked
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Clean your gutters and downspouts at least once a year (more often if they get clogged with leaves or other debris).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Richard also recalled how Amber’s COVID-19 diagnosis before she was scheduled to perform at the US Nationals in 2019 hindered her Olympics debut.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
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Breaking the heat barrier High-power technologies, such as AI processors and 5G hardware, are currently hindered by severe heat management challenges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a letter, Hassan asked the DHS inspector general to investigate whether those comments have impeded or biased the investigations into the deaths of Good and Pretti, citing an exchange with another administration official as reason to open a probe.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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It’s helped by the mascot at a certain point, rather than impeded.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The exhaust pipe was obstructed by snow, police said, calling his death accidental.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mild-mannered ex-comptroller Brad Lander is going to court to try to shed some light on what actually goes on at 26 Federal Plaza (which his presence allegedly obstructed).—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, on the steps of the assembly building, protesters and lawmakers were facing off against troops who had blocked the entrance.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of Democrats had threatened to boycott the dinner if members of their party were blocked from the working meeting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Flights into some Jalisco airports were grounded and cartel gunmen blockaded highways by setting fire to vehicles in 20 states, according to Mexican authorities.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Despite reading Whitney’s letter at least twice, Henry — a narcissist — seems baffled that Whitney is not more contrite.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Yet Howe, his coaches and recruitment staff were baffled by such early criticism.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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The resignations stemmed in part from concerns over a push to investigate the widow of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, CBS News reported at the time.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year, Grow said, the need for cuts beyond the 3% Little called for mid-year stemmed in large part from lawmakers’ decision to align the state tax code with the federal one.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Bottlenecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottlenecked. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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