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
This prevents the drains from clogging up and causing floods.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
The attorney general’s office said that plastic retail bags comprise much of the waste that is polluting California’s ecosystems and clogging its waterways.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the past 25 years, Mooresville has more than doubled to roughly 55,000 residents, with traffic clogging roads many times during the work day.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
The biggest technology companies are trying to find ways to turn this internet-clogging junk into something valuable.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
The breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.
—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
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
The attorney general’s office said that plastic retail bags comprise much of the waste that is polluting California’s ecosystems and clogging its waterways.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the past 25 years, Mooresville has more than doubled to roughly 55,000 residents, with traffic clogging roads many times during the work day.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
The biggest technology companies are trying to find ways to turn this internet-clogging junk into something valuable.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
The breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogging
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The ingredient works by temporarily blocking nerve signals and causing muscles to relax.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Video shared by police shows a mix of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs blocking an intersection.—
Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Polls previously found Abughazaleh in second place in the Democratic primary, but her run could be complicated by a federal indictment for impeding an ICE operation in Chicago.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Previously, his arguments have been focused largely on moderating inflation and the importance of the Fed not impeding economic growth with higher rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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Salah was convicted in April on one count of planting the hoax bomb and another count of obstructing the free exercise of religion.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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And since the deal, Israel has refused to reengage with the agency, hampering large-scale relief efforts.—
Jeremy Konyndyk,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Oct. 2025
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The countries have in recent weeks highlighted frequent instances of Russia stalking, jamming and interfering with their satellites in space.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Onstage was guitarist Dave Bruzza and Michael Bont on banjo, who were jamming under the name Greensky Bluegrass.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Numerous people continued to protest outside the farm’s fences, and CFIA has warned the farm’s supporters from hindering government operations, or flying drones over the site.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Insufficient domestic funding is hindering education progress in Africa as most governments fail to meet global funding benchmarks, wrote Human Rights Watch.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the former University of Miami standout did not want to be dealt, even publicly stating that just hours after the Dolphins’ embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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For French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, the heist spotlights embarrassing security failings at one of France’s most venerable institutions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Clogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogging. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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