1
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 breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Some space experts Spectrum spoke with argue for additional regulations to prevent orbits from further clogging up.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Workslop, much like Shrimp Jesus or those big-eyed crying cats clogging your social feeds, has a patina of human craftsmanship.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Ensure Real-Time Inputs Are Accurate And Representative When AI consumes real-time data, flawed inputs can spread bias and errors instantly, halting progress like grit clogging a gear.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
When these two ingredients mix, a powerful reaction occurs that creates carbon dioxide which helps to break through whatever is clogging your drain.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
While heart attacks are often thought to be caused by artery-clogging plaque, new research has found that women were more susceptible to heart attacks from nontraditional causes compared to men.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
For years, spacing has been an Achilles' heel, often clogging driving lanes for LeBron.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Some space experts Spectrum spoke with argue for additional regulations to prevent orbits from further clogging up.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Workslop, much like Shrimp Jesus or those big-eyed crying cats clogging your social feeds, has a patina of human craftsmanship.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Ensure Real-Time Inputs Are Accurate And Representative When AI consumes real-time data, flawed inputs can spread bias and errors instantly, halting progress like grit clogging a gear.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
When these two ingredients mix, a powerful reaction occurs that creates carbon dioxide which helps to break through whatever is clogging your drain.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
While heart attacks are often thought to be caused by artery-clogging plaque, new research has found that women were more susceptible to heart attacks from nontraditional causes compared to men.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2025
For years, spacing has been an Achilles' heel, often clogging driving lanes for LeBron.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogging
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The announcement sparked protests, with workers blocking the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway until police were called to disperse the crowd.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Turmail pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge’s paralyzed development as a prime example of regulations, including permitting requirements, impeding progress.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to my company's 2025 IT Trends Report, 44% of IT professionals cite a lack of real-time visibility into network connectivity as a primary factor impeding their productivity.—
Douglas Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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Higher tariff costs are hampering Nike's efforts to turn around its business.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rains brought the state capital to a standstill, seriously hampering preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja — the biggest annual festival of Hindus in West Bengal state.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said the massive scale of electronics was poised to potentially collapse cellular service throughout New York City by jamming phone lines, 911 calls and other methods of communication in an apparent effort to sow chaos throughout the area.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Back in 2022, wife Emma Heming Willis shared a cool video of the actor jamming with Derrick Richard Thomas in their home.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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She has been arrested on a felony charge of hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the Reynolds Police Deprtment said on its Facebook page.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That behavior is embarrassing anywhere, and goes against all of golf etiquette.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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That wasn't Carey's first time embarrassing her children.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogging. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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