as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
she's not one to let moral principle be a clog upon her conscience
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1
as in to block
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 to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clog
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
C’mon, John Muir soloed up and down it with clogs made of granite.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Might Treat Acne Acne develops when dirt, oil, and bacteria clog the pores on your skin.14 Certain peptides might help combat the formation of acne breakouts, thanks to their antimicrobial properties.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The outing was kept pretty casual—Hailey wore denim cut off shorts, a mint green hoodie, a gray hat, and puffy gray clogs with white ankle socks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
C’mon, John Muir soloed up and down it with clogs made of granite.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Major cities were clogged with traffic, and pavements heaved with busy crowds, trying to find a way home.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Might Treat Acne Acne develops when dirt, oil, and bacteria clog the pores on your skin.14 Certain peptides might help combat the formation of acne breakouts, thanks to their antimicrobial properties.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The challenge of problem-solving and overcoming high-stakes obstacles.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In the video, sunlight outside is blocked by a pair of curtains, but one tiny spot has streamed through—and Goose is completely fascinated by it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In that important malware blocking test, Norton achieved 9.7 out of 10 possible points, while Bitdefender came in with a mediocre 9.0 points.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
Verb
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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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As previously ordered, Apple will not impede competition.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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However, cameras often fail in cases where the body is obstructed by blankets or clothes, or when lighting is inadequate.—
Aly Fathy,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Substantial reductions in funding for HIV prevention efforts could further hamper this public health messaging.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
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So, the two charges here are obstruction and concealment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, during Trump’s first presidency, a Massachusetts District Court judge, Shelley Joseph, was federally indicted by the Justice Department on obstruction of justice charges after preventing an ICE officer from taking custody of a defendant who was undocumented.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Swift Claims Seven Spots, but Falls Just Short Taylor Swift fills seven spaces on the Billboard 200 this frame – just one fewer than Drake.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Today, the colonial-era port Nelson's Dockyard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site complete with two boutique hotels, a museum, local craft shops, cafes and restaurants, and a marina filled with everything from stately sloops to gaudy megayachts.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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