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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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
Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
The bottom half of the shoe is reminiscent of Crocs’ classic clogs, featuring the Jibbitz holes and a lightweight outsole that is comfortable enough for all-day wear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
After a rinse, the mud revealed perfectly polished skin, relieved of dullness, redness, and clogged pores and blackheads—leaving me glowing from the inside and out.
—Essence, 12 May 2026
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Noun
Federalist Paper 42 argued for a uniform rule of naturalization, not a chaotic clog of different practices.
—Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
The bottom half of the shoe is reminiscent of Crocs’ classic clogs, featuring the Jibbitz holes and a lightweight outsole that is comfortable enough for all-day wear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Recent footage showed a Waymo stop in the middle of a busy roadway in Austin, Texas because of a shallow puddle, clogging the traffic behind it.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
After a rinse, the mud revealed perfectly polished skin, relieved of dullness, redness, and clogged pores and blackheads—leaving me glowing from the inside and out.
—Essence, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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Another obstacle is that the group hasn’t secured a stadium site.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Black entrepreneurs continue to face tremendous obstacles securing funding, city contracts and institutional support.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Teräväinen, 31, was inches from blocking the airborne puck that Connor McDavid passed to Nathan MacKinnon for the winning goal that sent Canada past Finland and into the gold-medal game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The ruling now adds new complications to a parallel legal fight before Xinis, where the administration is seeking to dissolve her injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s swift deportation if he is released from custody.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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The authorities also required journalists to obtain a permit to report on the outbreak, impeding their work.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Nvidia’s growth outlook, while still strong, is expected to decelerate in the coming years, which could further impede the stock’s momentum.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Newport Harbor multi-event standout Natalie McCarty qualified in the 100 and 300 hurdles.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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You’re also banned from soliciting signatures, interfering with the voting process, disrupting the polling place or obstructing other voters’ access to the polling place.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
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This month, a senior operations officer at the CIA alleged to Congress that the agency had obstructed those investigative efforts and claimed that the computer activity of DIG personnel was monitored.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Jeincic also rejected CalPERS claims that the now-defunct transparency bill supported by RPEA would have significantly hampered the fund.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Mailyan is due to be sentenced on September 10, 2026, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and five years in prison for each count of obstruction.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Washington, under Trump, views this not as an independent initiative but as an obstruction, and is increasingly willing to use tariffs, energy threats, and diplomatic pressure to bring Paris back into line.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Poulin has long been considered the best women’s hockey player in the world, with a trophy case filled with individual and team achievements, most notably three Olympic gold medals won on her stick.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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What to do nearby There's no shortage of nearby activities worth filling your San Juan itinerary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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