CLOGGING Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

clogging

verb

present participle of clog

as in blocking

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 impeding

to create difficulty for the work or activity of a court system clogged by frivolous suits

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Recent Examples of clogging The drug from Merck was OK’d on Thursday for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins, the standard medications for cutting heart attack risk. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Merck’s Lipfendra achieved similar results to injectable treatments, potentially heralding a new era of easier prevention for people wanting to bring down artery-clogging cholesterol. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026 Made from high-quality, sustainable materials, Crushgrind mills are designed to last for years without clogging, rusting, or wearing out. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Mbappe struggled with limited vision and sweat clogging around his eyes. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026 The giveaway turned a legal stalemate into a community event, bringing traffic-clogging crowds, heartfelt thanks and rare applause for a grower accustomed to seeing his labor go largely unnoticed. — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 In an extra fun beat, dozens of minions jump into the machine, too, clogging it with yellow-y goodness. — Barry Levitt, Time, 3 July 2026 Regular cleaning will help keep them from clogging and prolong their life. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web. — Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

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That sparked concerns across the political spectrum about investors blocking homeownership and driving up rents.

— Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
The video shows a black pickup blocking the roadway and a man whom investigators identified as Reyes-Isabel approach Quiroz-Mata’s vehicle with a handgun and fire five shots into it, the affidavit states.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 15 July 2026

Definition of blocking

Verb

The findings come as countries are determining how to put up guardrails around AI without impeding their ability to compete in the rapidly developing field.

— Didi Tang, Fortune, 16 July 2026
These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of impeding

Verb

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent autonomous driving companies a letter saying some cars have been driving through emergency scenes, ignoring flares and traffic cones and obstructing ambulances.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Three other juveniles were arrested on various other charges, such as possessing a firearm, trespassing and obstructing an officer.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of obstructing

Verb

American regulators’ and politicians’ fear of Chinese tech is hampering business prospects for Chinese flying camera company HOVERAir, its CEO told Semafor.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Because the injection must then be sent (or pushed) to each specific target, the scale of the attack is limited, hampering mass exploits that hit the Internet at large.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Definition of hampering

Verb

In the video, the rocker struts around in stage dressed in all black with slick white boots, jamming on his guitar.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
The device uses a pealess design, which means there are fewer moving parts inside, and the risk of them jamming from sand or dust is much smaller.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Definition of jamming

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Still, they weren’t built for 2026, and playing in a minor-league park might be hindering their pitching development.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Meanwhile, most workers find themselves on the hook to fund more of their own retirement than their parents did and to pay more for their healthcare and insurance coverage, hindering their efforts to save for retirement.

— Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of hindering

Verb

Eric Silva isn’t even embarrassing them this season in the Tigers’ system over the Canha trade.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026