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
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
LeafFilter promises to prevent clogs in your gutters and protect your home from water damage.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Sink habits that prevent stains and clogs Squeegee the shower walls after each use.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
These are the biggest contributors to slow drainage and clogs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Faucet handles collect oils, dust and grime quickly, and clogs almost always start with what gets washed down the drain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Below, shop Zendaya’s exact shoes, plus more comfortable clogs starting at just $26.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Use the $20 off discount code provided to save on best-selling flats, loafers, clogs, and more.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Check and replace dirty air filters to improve airflow and prevent system clogs.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Although convenient, dryer sheets can leave a residue that clogs the lint trap and contributes to buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Shoe silhouettes such as mules, clogs, and ballerinas also contributed positively, reinforcing demand for silhouettes that can transition easily from casual to more polished settings.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
LeafFilter promises to prevent clogs in your gutters and protect your home from water damage.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Sink habits that prevent stains and clogs Squeegee the shower walls after each use.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
These are the biggest contributors to slow drainage and clogs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Faucet handles collect oils, dust and grime quickly, and clogs almost always start with what gets washed down the drain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Below, shop Zendaya’s exact shoes, plus more comfortable clogs starting at just $26.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Use the $20 off discount code provided to save on best-selling flats, loafers, clogs, and more.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Check and replace dirty air filters to improve airflow and prevent system clogs.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
At the conservancy’s Rosemont Preserve, volunteers have essentially removed all invasive castor bean, arundo (which clogs streams) and tree tobacco, which crowd out native plants and harm the landscape.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Although convenient, dryer sheets can leave a residue that clogs the lint trap and contributes to buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogs
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Still, travelers may encounter obstacles obtaining their refunds.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The case for and against a redo The obstacles to a redo are considerable, starting with the obvious security concerns.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Verb
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But then maybe Embiid blocks him from behind.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Leadership cowardice blocks our connection to that top level — the why.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Electronics are susceptible to temperature changes, and any dust that blocks outward air vents or hampers fresh air flow into the machine can cause real damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some Democrats revive the promise of single-payer healthcare Some of the sharpest exchanges occurred over single-payer healthcare, a policy vision that Newsom embraced on the campaign trail and abandoned in office when faced with the daunting price tag and political hurdles.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Despite the initial hurdles, Hale persevered in a house full of toxic haters and fought her way back from the very bottom of the pecking order to become the first Black woman to win Big Brother and the show’s America’s Favorite Player award in one fell swoop.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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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,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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But the Scot hooked his second shot from a wet fairway on the 609-yard closing hole — a par 5 that yielded only 10 birdies in the final round — and even after getting relief from temporary immovable obstructions, MacIntyre could only hit wedge to 30 feet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But there are wild cards, including potential obstructions from Orion’s solar arrays or the body of the spacecraft and uncertainty about how well the vehicle can maintain a consistent orientation.—
Adam Bluestein,
Scientific American,
5 Apr. 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 10 May. 2026.
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