CLOGS Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

clogs 1 of 2

noun

plural of clog

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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clogs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clog

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

Noun

Pick up a rich-looking faux-suede jacket and comfy clogs for polished outfits. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 My Pinterest boards are overflowing with gorgeous autumnal outfits, all paired with clogs just like this one. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 Eschewing the classic perforated upper, the styles modeled by Grace include the Unfurgettable Vegan Suede and Vegan Suede Quilted clogs, which are lined with faux fur but can still be decorated with Jibbitz along the backstrap. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 To prevent washing machine clogs or leaks, follow the tips below from our experts. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026 Song’s picks start at just $13, including cool-girl clogs and a practical slouchy tote. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Cleaning your washing machine filter helps prevent odors and clogs. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 If your pipes see consistent hair clogs or other clumpy particles, consider adding a drain cover to your system to catch these particles and prevent them from clogging your drains. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

The fine powder clogs their digestive systems and prevents them from eating plants. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026 Their active roster is predominantly right-handed, which clogs up some of the lineup decisions for Roberts. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 In the future, says Dukhovny, flying cars will be as ubiquitous in the skies of New York as ordinary cars are now — with none of the congestion that clogs our streets. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026 This scale quickly clogs ordinary solar stills, much like calcium buildup ruins your bathroom showerhead. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 Bednar’s white board during the playoffs never seems to have an answer for a team that takes away the rush, clogs the neutral zone and clamps down on the tempo. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogs

Noun

The difference, of course, is that none of the other mums in the trade-stand village had just had to navigate some of the world’s most difficult obstacles.

— Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
On one side, plaintiffs’ lawyers are working with local communities and advocacy groups to throw up legal obstacles to bog down development.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Verb

Some told the Miami Herald that the ruling blocks the path to asylum and that the cases cannot be evaluated in a vacuum.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Stopgap spending bill passes House The House voted yesterday to pass a stopgap government-funding bill that temporarily blocks the White House’s proposal to give political appointees more control over federal research grants.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of blocks

Noun

The split also means immigrants in some parts of the country are getting bail hearings while those in other places, including Texas and Louisiana, face additional hurdles to seek release.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Though the league has engaged in significant discussions with Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin about bringing a 33rd franchise to Houston or Austin, there are still a few hurdles to clear.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hurdles

Verb

Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor in which an individual willfully disobeys or impedes a congressional investigation.

— Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026