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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
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Water leaks often occur when condensate drain lines become clogged or when components inside the system are malfunctioning.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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.
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Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Check the Aerator Another common culprit for localized issues is a clogged faucet aerator, Green explains.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
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
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
Philip Wang,
Time,
29 June 2026
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.
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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
Adjective
Streets became clogged as people waited outside venues hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Water leaks often occur when condensate drain lines become clogged or when components inside the system are malfunctioning.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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.
—
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
Check the Aerator Another common culprit for localized issues is a clogged faucet aerator, Green explains.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
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
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
Verb
As volunteer groups and concerned family members head toward the affected areas, heavy traffic has clogged the highway, preventing ambulances and rescue crews from reaching those in need.
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Philip Wang,
Time,
29 June 2026
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.
—
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
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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Luis Suarez’s first pass near the back line was blocked back to him.
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Messi got at the end of a through ball in the box, was one-on-one with Vozinha, and the keeper blocked the legend’s shot with his mid-section.
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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.
Adjective
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This shows up in overloaded slides with way too much content.
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Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal an overloaded filter.
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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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Auto traffic on the Intercity Viaduct (today’s Lewis and Clark Viaduct) jammed and came to a standstill.
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Such drones can’t be jammed and have to be shot down one by one.
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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