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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
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
Catheterization is used to look for structural issues that could cause conditions like clogged arteries, irregular heartbeat and pulmonary hypertension.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Slow and clogged drains are another source of foul odors and can benefit from an overnight treatment according to Houser.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
For many people, that could lead to clogged pores or a moisture barrier that over-reacts.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The edge rusher room was a bit clogged prior to the Dolphins trade of Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, putting lots more residents on the outskirts of urban cores can result in more clogged freeways and undesirable commuting times.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
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
The removal of the debris also prevents storm sewers from getting clogged.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 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
Gutters clogged with damp debris can also increase your chance of pests, whether its birds, rodents, or insects, who can use them as a space to nest.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 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
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
Catheterization is used to look for structural issues that could cause conditions like clogged arteries, irregular heartbeat and pulmonary hypertension.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Slow and clogged drains are another source of foul odors and can benefit from an overnight treatment according to Houser.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
For many people, that could lead to clogged pores or a moisture barrier that over-reacts.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The edge rusher room was a bit clogged prior to the Dolphins trade of Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, putting lots more residents on the outskirts of urban cores can result in more clogged freeways and undesirable commuting times.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
The removal of the debris also prevents storm sewers from getting clogged.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 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
Gutters clogged with damp debris can also increase your chance of pests, whether its birds, rodents, or insects, who can use them as a space to nest.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 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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The area’s large tourist population contributes a constant volume of unfamiliar drivers to already heavily congested roads, with traffic patterns that shift significantly between peak tourist season and the summer months but never truly slow to manageable levels on the area’s major corridors.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The drums hit firmly, and the vocals are clear, though the lack of stereo still makes for a congested soundstage that can affect clarity.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Also, the westbound parts of the side streets between Northwest 37th Avenue and Northwest 34th Avenue were blocked by police.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Janine Sonis had a similar chance later on but had her shot blocked — one of eight on the night.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vertical living green walls comprised of live plants are a natural energy-saving method for improving indoor air quality and enhancing interior design, but they're hampered by inconsistent performance.—
Shirl Leigh
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even if companies wanted to spend irresponsible amounts of money on AI compute, they’ve been hampered by supply chain constraints.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 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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Prosecutors said Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.—
David Goodhue,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Full-palm tactile sensing allows the robot to continue manipulating objects even when cameras are obstructed or when precise force control is required, such as in assembly tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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At other events, RAM's compassion is impeded by red tape.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the Cal/OSHA investigation, which has not previously been detailed publicly, attorneys for the state allege the Sheriff’s Department has impeded the workplace safety inquiry and refused to hand over vital documents, according to court filings in an ongoing dispute between the two agencies.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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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Crowds also jammed the surrounding roads and beaches, reminiscent of the Apollo moonshots in the 1960s and ’70s.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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After shooting Diller, Rivera pointed his gun at Rosen’s chest and pulled the trigger, but the gun jammed, prosecutors said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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