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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
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
As the clogged pipe grows louder, the camera begins uncomfortably zooming in on Rudd’s face until the pipe explodes in Ted's, closing out the episode.
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Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
More damage from hard water may not be readily evident but is hidden in clogged water lines, steam irons, showerheads, faucets, and mineral deposits in coffee makers that affect the taste of coffee.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
TubShroom and SinkShroom are your solution, eliminating the need to pour chemicals to clear clogged drains.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The appliances can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Then, replace indoor air filters since clogged filters can restrict airflow.
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Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Supply chain bottlenecks throughout 2021 and 2022 in the later stages of the Covid-19 pandemic had clogged capacity on container vessels, further contributing to a shortage of space and containers that pushed ocean freight rates up to record levels.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Now it was clogged with partiers.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Insomnia, a general malaise that arrived a little earlier each winter, blood pressure creeping upward, gluey cognition, chi clogged as ketchup.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Buses slow down when curb space gets clogged.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
The beaches of South Florida are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying piles of seaweed known as sargassum.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Because of its heavy usage, it might get clogged now and then.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The central spaces in which Palmer likes to operate have also felt clogged at times, particularly when Marc Cucurella inverts from left-back.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
The financial investment into the restaurant has sunk Jimmy’s bank account, but Ebra’s franchise projections give him reason to hope there’s light at the end of this dark, clogged tunnel.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
As the clogged pipe grows louder, the camera begins uncomfortably zooming in on Rudd’s face until the pipe explodes in Ted's, closing out the episode.
—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
More damage from hard water may not be readily evident but is hidden in clogged water lines, steam irons, showerheads, faucets, and mineral deposits in coffee makers that affect the taste of coffee.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
TubShroom and SinkShroom are your solution, eliminating the need to pour chemicals to clear clogged drains.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.
—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
The appliances can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Then, replace indoor air filters since clogged filters can restrict airflow.
—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Verb
The government dropped a plan to end winter home heating subsidies for millions of retirees, reversed itself on tough plans to cut welfare spending and eased a new agricultural inheritance tax after angry farmers protested and clogged the streets of London with tractors.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Supply chain bottlenecks throughout 2021 and 2022 in the later stages of the Covid-19 pandemic had clogged capacity on container vessels, further contributing to a shortage of space and containers that pushed ocean freight rates up to record levels.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Now it was clogged with partiers.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Insomnia, a general malaise that arrived a little earlier each winter, blood pressure creeping upward, gluey cognition, chi clogged as ketchup.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Buses slow down when curb space gets clogged.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
The beaches of South Florida are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying piles of seaweed known as sargassum.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Because of its heavy usage, it might get clogged now and then.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The central spaces in which Palmer likes to operate have also felt clogged at times, particularly when Marc Cucurella inverts from left-back.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
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These are major commitments addressing safety, mobility, and freight reliability in one of Georgia's most congested corridors.
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From congested lines for TSA screenings to ever-changing departure times and hard-to-find gates, airports can trip up even the most experienced travelers.
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Export controls have blocked Huawei and China’s leading chipmakers from access to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools and leading-edge foundry capacity around which the frontier semiconductor roadmap is organized.
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When city marshals tried to evict Charrington’s family from the home over the property dispute on April 22, about 50 protesters led by City Councilman Chi Ossé blocked the front door.
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Chwalińska took a medical timeout for an ankle injury at the end of the game and was clearly hampered by it for the rest of the match.
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Securing reservations at elite restaurants and bars has become a competitive, multi-billion dollar market, often hampered by bots and fragmented systems.
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Earlier this month, authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands said their marine police intercepted an overloaded vessel carrying 135 Haitians, including four children.
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Work demands, wellness routines or an overloaded to-do list could feel more emotionally tense than expected, especially if money matters are influencing every decision.
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Officers attempted to detain suspects at Turk and Taylor streets, but other people surrounded and obstructed them in an attempt to free the people, Rueca said.
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Srebnick also questioned Alber about how the view of the channel marker Pino slammed into was obstructed by other markers.
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
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Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.
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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.
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Dave, alongside current band members Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin and Buddy Strong, jammed for 2 1/2 hours, creating a performance that’s unique to and for the fans in attendance.
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However, though iOS 27 is jammed with new features, not all will be enjoyed by all models.
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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