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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
C’mon, John Muir soloed up and down it with clogs made of granite.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Might Treat Acne Acne develops when dirt, oil, and bacteria clog the pores on your skin.14 Certain peptides might help combat the formation of acne breakouts, thanks to their antimicrobial properties.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The outing was kept pretty casual—Hailey wore denim cut off shorts, a mint green hoodie, a gray hat, and puffy gray clogs with white ankle socks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
C’mon, John Muir soloed up and down it with clogs made of granite.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Major cities were clogged with traffic, and pavements heaved with busy crowds, trying to find a way home.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Might Treat Acne Acne develops when dirt, oil, and bacteria clog the pores on your skin.14 Certain peptides might help combat the formation of acne breakouts, thanks to their antimicrobial properties.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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Players utilize a set of common rules -- that can be altered by the game master -- and dice to overcome obstacles as the group works to collaboratively tell a story.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Apparently not: whatever obstacles there may have been before, the original group will be performing together for the first time in three and a half decades this weekend, at the behest of Goldenvoice, for the promoter’s annual Cruel World festival in Pasadena.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In the video, sunlight outside is blocked by a pair of curtains, but one tiny spot has streamed through—and Goose is completely fascinated by it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The opposition from Tillis, who is up for reelection next year, combined with that from all Democrats, could block Martin's nomination from getting out of committee.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
Verb
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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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She has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest and obstructing or impeding a proceeding.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Despite the logistical hurdles, the experience left a profound impact on the actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Other hurdles, such as charging infrastructure and consumer education, remain.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Additionally, Iman accused the Gonna Love Me singer of taking their kids out of school for no reason and willfully obstructing and interfering with his right to pick up the their kids on April 17.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Verb
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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,
17 May 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,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Ideally, each space fills you up and supports your routines, rather than exhausting you.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Taylor Swift Claims Seven Spots, but Falls Just Short Taylor Swift fills seven spaces on the Billboard 200 this frame – just one fewer than Drake.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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