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as in blocked
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 hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clogged
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This is one of those tools where the risk genuinely outweighs the reward — and there are far better ways to deal with clogged pores.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Skipping moisturizer can trick your skin into producing more oil, which can lead to clogged pores and acne.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Engineers suspect a clogged filter in the overboard flushing system.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Four arteries in his heart had become so clogged with plaque that blood could no longer flow through them.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
City crews swept streets and cleared clogged drains and storm sewers so that the coming rainfall and storm damage would not be compounded by existing conditions.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
TubShroom and ShowerShroom are your solution, eliminating the need to pour chemicals to clear clogged drains.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Outside, the street was now clogged with driverless cars, their high beams on, in confusion, in paralysis, lacking any traffic lights to tell them what to do.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
An overnight wastewater dump seemed to cut off too early, as if the line were clogged with ice due to the cold environment.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
However, when the vent is partially clogged, the moist air is unable to exit properly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
When gutters get clogged, rainwater has nowhere to go.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The voices of each of the first three police officers who testified at De Aujalae Evans’ trial were clogged with emotion.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Alajuelense clogged the middle using a half dozen players to occupy those areas and limit Son Heung-min’s ability to take over the game.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Your Dishwasher Filter A clogged dishwasher filter traps food particles, causes unpleasant odors and can actually make your dishes come out less clean.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This is one of those tools where the risk genuinely outweighs the reward — and there are far better ways to deal with clogged pores.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Skipping moisturizer can trick your skin into producing more oil, which can lead to clogged pores and acne.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Engineers suspect a clogged filter in the overboard flushing system.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Four arteries in his heart had become so clogged with plaque that blood could no longer flow through them.
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
City crews swept streets and cleared clogged drains and storm sewers so that the coming rainfall and storm damage would not be compounded by existing conditions.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
TubShroom and ShowerShroom are your solution, eliminating the need to pour chemicals to clear clogged drains.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Longer is better, especially if the head is severely clogged, so aim to leave it overnight if possible.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Outside, the street was now clogged with driverless cars, their high beams on, in confusion, in paralysis, lacking any traffic lights to tell them what to do.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
An overnight wastewater dump seemed to cut off too early, as if the line were clogged with ice due to the cold environment.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
However, when the vent is partially clogged, the moist air is unable to exit properly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
When gutters get clogged, rainwater has nowhere to go.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The voices of each of the first three police officers who testified at De Aujalae Evans’ trial were clogged with emotion.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Alajuelense clogged the middle using a half dozen players to occupy those areas and limit Son Heung-min’s ability to take over the game.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
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With Augusta Regional Airport highly congested during Masters week, Flexjet decided this year to move its operations to the Thomson-McDuffie Regional Airport in Thomson, Georgia.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, freeways have steadily grown more congested as more residents flock to the Central Valley.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Drone strikes and other attacks have hampered operations at energy ports in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and other nations, the Journal said.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sandboxing allows firms to focus solely on moving experiments swiftly through the pilot phase because the teams working on them are not hampered by juggling experimentation with their day-to-day.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An indoor fire near The Alley at Latta Arcade that caused $5,000 in damages on Tuesday night was due to an overloaded electrical device, a Charlotte Fire Department spokesperson said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Orbán, who refused to sever Hungary’s ties to Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly obstructed European efforts to aid Kyiv.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Freedom of Information Oklahoma, which promotes government transparency, dedicates the yearly Black Hole Award to an individual, agency or organization that has most obstructed the free flow of information.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tehran said no Gulf ports will be safe if traffic to and from its own are impeded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The discovery of Miller’s and Haynes’ remains could bring clarity to a longstanding and controversial cold case in which multiple people are alleged to have eluded accountability or impeded justice.—
Jessie Christopher Smith,
Oklahoman,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the second chain saw jammed in Krisztina Furton's beautiful, thick hair.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At each sample site, Mario Muscarella, a collaborator and microbiologist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, marked the precise GPS coordinates, identified plant species at the surface, and jammed a probe into the earth to measure temperature and moisture.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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