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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The olive tree, like the apple tree in the Garden of Eden, stands as an emblem for these times, when everything is so difficult, when all our reasoning is so clogged up and logic is turned on its head.
—Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Fix leaky faucets, clean gutters and remove standing water from sources like birdbaths, plant saucers, and clogged drains that ants can use as a water source.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Proposed in 2018, the new rail line was meant to ease clogged roadways.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Andy Shively, a deputy director for KC Water, said clogged catch basins led to the flooding on East 23rd Traffic and some residential areas.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Odors can be caused by bacteria buildup under the rim, clogged pipes, a broken wax ring that seals the connection between the toilet and the drain, and small cracks in the toilet bowl or tank.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Check for clogged nozzles and alignment of nozzles.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
But that valve is clogged up, and so there is no way to get the neutralizing agent inside the tank.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
At another plant in Singapore, Polen says, BD had been discarding about 200 needles each shift, for 50 years, because they’d get clogged in the sandblasting process used to remove metal burrs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
The worst-case scenario, which thankfully hasn’t happened yet, is a large tornado dropping on a highway clogged with cars.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The resulting feature is enigmatic and lightly campy, strange and hallucinatory, taking place in a liminal futuristic city that’s clogged with thick mist and terrorized by a violent serial killer named Leather Man.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Emergency vehicles were unable to quickly reach the incident because nearby streets were clogged with crowds and vehicles.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
After a rinse, the mud revealed perfectly polished skin, relieved of dullness, redness, and clogged pores and blackheads—leaving me glowing from the inside and out.
—Essence, 12 May 2026
Adjective
Considering the Heat will continue to play to win, and therefore continue to play veterans for consistent minutes, the youth pipeline potentially could prove clogged by yet another mid-tier first-round pick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The olive tree, like the apple tree in the Garden of Eden, stands as an emblem for these times, when everything is so difficult, when all our reasoning is so clogged up and logic is turned on its head.
—Emmanuel Iduma, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Fix leaky faucets, clean gutters and remove standing water from sources like birdbaths, plant saucers, and clogged drains that ants can use as a water source.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Proposed in 2018, the new rail line was meant to ease clogged roadways.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Andy Shively, a deputy director for KC Water, said clogged catch basins led to the flooding on East 23rd Traffic and some residential areas.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Odors can be caused by bacteria buildup under the rim, clogged pipes, a broken wax ring that seals the connection between the toilet and the drain, and small cracks in the toilet bowl or tank.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Check for clogged nozzles and alignment of nozzles.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have clogged passing lanes once wide open in earlier rounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
But that valve is clogged up, and so there is no way to get the neutralizing agent inside the tank.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
At another plant in Singapore, Polen says, BD had been discarding about 200 needles each shift, for 50 years, because they’d get clogged in the sandblasting process used to remove metal burrs.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
The worst-case scenario, which thankfully hasn’t happened yet, is a large tornado dropping on a highway clogged with cars.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The resulting feature is enigmatic and lightly campy, strange and hallucinatory, taking place in a liminal futuristic city that’s clogged with thick mist and terrorized by a violent serial killer named Leather Man.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Emergency vehicles were unable to quickly reach the incident because nearby streets were clogged with crowds and vehicles.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
After a rinse, the mud revealed perfectly polished skin, relieved of dullness, redness, and clogged pores and blackheads—leaving me glowing from the inside and out.
—Essence, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
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The Treasure Valley has grown massively in the last few years, and while some changes have been obvious – like a boom in housing and congested traffic – other shifts haven't been as visible.—
Mark Dee
May 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
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Raytheon said its software aims to improve how naval radars operate inside those congested bands.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Kensington Avenue was blocked off with police tape and patrol vehicles while the investigation was underway.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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While there is no public list of products that might qualify, the policy is expected to allow for new flavors that had previously been blocked by regulators.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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The original plan was to open the museum in 2020, but fundraising efforts were hampered by the 2017 Thomas fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in the area.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Civilian drone activity has hampered firefighting efforts.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The same cities experience infrastructure that is simultaneously overloaded and underloaded depending on the day of the week.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The combination of an overloaded schedule, international travel and shortened preparation time increasingly produces mediocre matchups in premium television windows.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Lopez Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Air defenses shot down or jammed 693 Russian targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types nationwide, the air force said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Air defenses shot down or jammed 693 Russian targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types, across the country, Ukraine’s air force said .—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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