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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 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
Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
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
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
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
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have clogged passing lanes once wide open in earlier rounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 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
Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
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
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
Verb
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
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have clogged passing lanes once wide open in earlier rounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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As a regional transportation planning agency, SACOG works with local partner agencies to apply for those congested corridor grants.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Tierney got another look shortly thereafter that was blocked by Ounahi.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Withington noted that international sanctions have hampered Moscow’s ability to access the technology needed to develop new systems capable of engaging these Ukrainian attacks.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Russia’s determination to maintain a tight grip on AI development has hampered its own efforts to advance the technology.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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But when a leadership role becomes overloaded, the consequences don’t always show up immediately.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 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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Srebnick also questioned Alber about how the view of the channel marker Pino slammed into was obstructed by other markers.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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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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Somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 people jammed onto the street, listening to music by the Good Time Collective.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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In 2006, the couple jammed out side by side at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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