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 Bruins extended the lead to 15 points in the second quarter by clogging up the paint on defense and working the ball inside on offense for a 36-23 lead at the half.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Tired of dealing with hair clogging your tub and shower drain?
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Bagging clippings prevents them from littering walkways and clogging drains.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
There will be better drainage to prevent clogging from debris.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Aside from bacteria-fighting exfoliants, arrowroot powder acts as a natural moisture absorber without clogging pores.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Mitchell gave Miami credit for clogging up the paint and giving him a difficult night.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Inexplicably, the White House seemed caught off guard that Iran, with its leaders seeking sheer survival, would quickly escalate by taking shots at the Middle East’s oil infrastructure and clogging up the region’s key waterway.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Coach Lindy Ruff credited the Capitals for playing a smart game, limiting their mistakes and clogging up the middle of the ice to prevent the Sabres from getting dangerous looks.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Tired of dealing with hair clogging your tub and shower drain?
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Bagging clippings prevents them from littering walkways and clogging drains.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
There will be better drainage to prevent clogging from debris.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Aside from bacteria-fighting exfoliants, arrowroot powder acts as a natural moisture absorber without clogging pores.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Mitchell gave Miami credit for clogging up the paint and giving him a difficult night.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Inexplicably, the White House seemed caught off guard that Iran, with its leaders seeking sheer survival, would quickly escalate by taking shots at the Middle East’s oil infrastructure and clogging up the region’s key waterway.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Coach Lindy Ruff credited the Capitals for playing a smart game, limiting their mistakes and clogging up the middle of the ice to prevent the Sabres from getting dangerous looks.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogging
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Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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During reentry, the heat shield on the spacecraft endures temperatures as high as 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit and plasma will form around the capsule, blocking the transmission of radio signals.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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New research from our team of epidemiologists at University of Southern California and University of California, Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region – especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.—
Jill Johnston,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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In 2004, after years of incompetent, wasteful and corrupt agencies obstructing basic and legal public records requests, the California Assembly and Senate voted unanimously to put Proposition 59 before voters.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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But constant artificial light has also become a problem, affecting sleep quality, disrupting plant and animal biorhythms and obstructing our views of the cosmos.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The moves have reportedly left the task force without prosecutors with national security experience, hampering its goal to root out American connections to the Hamas attacks (which included 40 Americans among its approximately 1,200 victims).—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Absent reliable train service, officials predict thousands of people would resort to driving, jamming Highway 101 and spilling into streets throughout San Mateo County.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
30 Mar. 2026
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Residents, saying they were surprised by the zoning, began jamming township meetings beginning in May 2023.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Others blame social media for hindering crew members from socializing—and carousing—together.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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After Congress rejected those cuts earlier this year, the White House slowed the release of NIH grant money, hindering ongoing and future scientific research.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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And when that happens, Jamahl Mosley — a good coach and an even better man — will be the fall guy for a team that is embarrassing itself on a national scale and getting exposed in the league standings.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harbaugh has taken a blow torch to the Giants’ embarrassing special teams unit.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Clogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogging. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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