clogged 1 of 2

adjective

as in congested

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clogged

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verb

past tense of clog
1
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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2
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
Adjective
At home, his grandma had kicked everyone out of the house after the young aunt’s boyfriend and Cousin Toby came to blows over the clogged toilet. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 If clogged rim jets return often or if flushing pressure seems low, call a plumber. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026 In October, sources confirmed that two clogged sewer laterals were removed. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 To Mooresville resident Lynne Taylor, cramming more homes into a town with notoriously clogged roads is a concern. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Williams should have had a work order generated before shutting off the water for the clogged toilet, his attorney said. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Porous materials offer additional space but can become clogged as bacteria form biofilms, restricting the movement of nutrients and waste products. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 How Heated Eye Masks Work Warm compresses have long been used by ophthalmologists to loosen clogged oil glands in the eyelids. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 Sprinkler heads can become misaligned, damaged, clogged, or otherwise defective, causing water to spray onto sidewalks and other areas where people walk. — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
There are certainly a lot of leaves on the ground, and some drains may be clogged or covered. — Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 The elevation was immense, and after a few minutes there, my head hurt, and my ears were clogged. — The Learning Network, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026 With the Hornets’ defense daring the Heat to make threes, the paint was clogged for Antetokounmpo. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 On a cold February morning at West Virginia’s Capitol, children in winter jackets, holding signs and their homework, clogged the hallways outside the House Finance Committee room. — Henry Culvyhouse, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2026 Pimples happen when tiny pores in the skin get clogged by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Ice later clogged three center engines, and ended the maneuver early. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 One floor sink at the cook’s line was clogged and not draining due to oil and grease buildup. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Hollywood has been clamoring for more theatrical titles since the Covid pandemic shuttered theaters and clogged the production pipeline. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
  1. congested
  2. blocked
  3. hampered
  4. overloaded
  5. obstructed
  6. impeded
  7. overfilled
  8. jammed
Adjective
  • So the new router is more about better consistency over coverage and performance in congested environments.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The journey, which combines blue, orange and white-blazed trails, will take at least three or four hours and offers a less congested alternative to a loop like the one in Black Bear Wilderness Area.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of congested
Verb
  • Meta’s Muse, launched in September, checks out for consumers at major retailers, but Amazon blocked it within two weeks.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a viral moment from the third quarter in Week 8, Mayfield blocked Falcons safety Jessie Bates III into the end zone during Kenneth Gainwell’s 28-yard run to the Atlanta 6-yard line.
    — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of blocked
Verb
  • Along with declines at Showtime, the BET+ integration hampered total DTC growth by 6%.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In October too, Ukraine’s ability to use Starshield, a military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink service that is critical to its military operations, was hampered when speed limits were imposed on the satellite terminals.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of hampered
Adjective
  • Strategies become filled with acronyms, presentations become overloaded with detail, explanations assume knowledge that many people simply do not have.
    — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • From grease buildup on the range hood to an overloaded outlet, here’s what to watch for and how to reduce the risk of a fire.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of overloaded
Verb
  • The construction of Terminal B also partially obstructed air traffic controllers’ views of two taxiways.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The technology helps robots manipulate objects and navigate around obstacles using touch, including when visual information is unavailable or obstructed.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstructed
Verb
  • Ukraine accused Washington of delaying the delivery of vital interceptor missiles and reported that a temporary disruption to the Starlink and Starshield satellite internet service impeded its ability to defend against Russian attacks.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The rangers moved the man off the glacier and made multiple attempts to airlift the man off the mountain, but rescue efforts were impeded by inclement weather.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of impeded
Adjective
  • Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
  • Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Definition of overfilled
Verb
  • Each of the necks has additional frets jammed between the usual intervals.
    — Zachery Proctor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The play on which Hagens was hurt came early in the third period when Hagens drove to the net, cut across the top of the crease and Girard jammed him with the stick.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of jammed

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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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