as in obstacles
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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as in blocks
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 hampers
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clogs
Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Plus, good garden clogs don’t have to be purely practical.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Judith that Hudson wore is crafted from a shiny cowhide leather and features the traditional almond toe shape of clogs, and is highlighted with gold-tone studs around the shoe’s welt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
In Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, trash clogs a source of drinking water.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Kayne goes outside—gardening clogs on—to feed her farm animals, including a mini horse named Jelly, a donkey named Walnut, a goat named Radish, and a pig named Moo.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead, defensive tackle Ahmad Moten clogs the hole.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
That fur gradually clogs up air filters and makes your heating and cooling less efficient.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Along with the swamp eels, scientists in the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center have been most concerned about the spread of Cuban tree frogs, which secrete noxious chemicals that are harmful to humans, and alligatorweed, which clogs waterways that can impact infrastructure.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead, Carrie’s holiday is filled with a revolving door of haughty art dealers and Gen Z queerdos, one of whom clogs the toilet and expels a sea of brown that Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is forced to clean up.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Given the frustrating amount of traffic that often clogs California freeways, the program has been used as an incentive for people to buy electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell cars.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
As someone who lives in Birkenstock clogs all summer, these feel like a transitional weather equivalent.
—Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Plus, good garden clogs don’t have to be purely practical.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Judith that Hudson wore is crafted from a shiny cowhide leather and features the traditional almond toe shape of clogs, and is highlighted with gold-tone studs around the shoe’s welt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
In Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, trash clogs a source of drinking water.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Kayne goes outside—gardening clogs on—to feed her farm animals, including a mini horse named Jelly, a donkey named Walnut, a goat named Radish, and a pig named Moo.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Vegetation clogs its steep banks.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead, defensive tackle Ahmad Moten clogs the hole.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
That fur gradually clogs up air filters and makes your heating and cooling less efficient.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Along with the swamp eels, scientists in the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center have been most concerned about the spread of Cuban tree frogs, which secrete noxious chemicals that are harmful to humans, and alligatorweed, which clogs waterways that can impact infrastructure.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead, Carrie’s holiday is filled with a revolving door of haughty art dealers and Gen Z queerdos, one of whom clogs the toilet and expels a sea of brown that Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is forced to clean up.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Given the frustrating amount of traffic that often clogs California freeways, the program has been used as an incentive for people to buy electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell cars.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogs
Noun
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But some of the obstacles to growth in Half Moon Bay are self-imposed.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The robot can respond to voice commands and is programmed to keep safe distances from people and obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, the order blocks vendors from selling any new Wi-Fi routers that are manufactured, developed, or designed outside the US in a major way.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Together, the salts and your sweat form a gel-like substance that blocks your skin’s pores and keeps further sweat from escaping.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Other giants — John Romero of Doom and Glen Schofield of Dead Space — have had to rethink games because of business hurdles and deals falling through.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Utah became the first state in the country to pass legislation eliminating regulatory hurdles for the installation of plug-in solar panels.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
16 Mar. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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This gross oversight, which is largely due to a lack of financial backing, impedes reproductive health for everyone.—
Kenneth H. Mayer,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday and Thursday, the Public Works Department was staging equipment, working to clear debris from roads and inspecting drainages for obstructions ahead of the next storm’s arrival Thursday night.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Currently, the Port Authority pays to have obstructions removed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The move effectively jams the upper chamber by including the repeal in the funding package without the necessary time to reverse course, giving the Senate no option but to approve it.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Clogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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