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
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
As plastic waste clogs rivers, kills marine life and threatens human health, many leaders of countries, communities and forward-looking companies are working on ways to stem the tide of plastic pollution.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Multiple versions of platform clogs were spotted on streets around NYFW shows a few weeks ago, whether in suede or leather materials, and fashion insiders provided inspiration ripe for the picking on how exactly to pair them with fall outfit equations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Let’s Bring Back Fondue Night When fondue pots were at the height of their popularity in the 1970s, everyone would gather around the table in their house clogs and bell bottoms with skewers ready to dip into melty cheese, smooth chocolate, and even piping-hot oil (for cooking small hunks of meat).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Shoppers can choose from two different pairs of Crocs and a set of M&Ms charms to decorate their new or current clogs.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
At less than $50, thanks to their 29 percent discount, these genuine leather clogs are a real bargain.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Dress it up with a skirt and boots for an office-ready outfit, or throw it on with jeans and clogs for a look even Rory Gilmore would wear.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
As plastic waste clogs rivers, kills marine life and threatens human health, many leaders of countries, communities and forward-looking companies are working on ways to stem the tide of plastic pollution.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Multiple versions of platform clogs were spotted on streets around NYFW shows a few weeks ago, whether in suede or leather materials, and fashion insiders provided inspiration ripe for the picking on how exactly to pair them with fall outfit equations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Let’s Bring Back Fondue Night When fondue pots were at the height of their popularity in the 1970s, everyone would gather around the table in their house clogs and bell bottoms with skewers ready to dip into melty cheese, smooth chocolate, and even piping-hot oil (for cooking small hunks of meat).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Shoppers can choose from two different pairs of Crocs and a set of M&Ms charms to decorate their new or current clogs.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
At less than $50, thanks to their 29 percent discount, these genuine leather clogs are a real bargain.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Go full boho with a pair of platform clogs or some brown booties just peeking out from under the hems.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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There are obstacles to the creation of a drone wall, namely its financing, management — given its cross-border nature and the diversity of airspace security laws — as well as issues to do with technical integration, according to Miriam McNabb, editor in chief of the online Dronelife publication.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Farley called out declining investment in skilled trades, poor productivity, and bureaucratic hurdles as key obstacles facing the essential economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deep below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock falls and blocks their route back to the surface.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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,
3 Oct. 2025
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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,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ren also noted practical hurdles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roughly one third of owners cite lack of technical expertise or staff training as their biggest hurdles.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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,
30 Sep. 2025
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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,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a mental image only impedes the human’s process of emulation, why should her mindedness make Celmins’s web less natural than the spider’s?—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth and progress.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2025, Roborock launched a vacuum cleaner with a robotic arm for moving socks and other obstructions out of the way.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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It’s bound to be laden with obstructions and those looking to undermine change.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Someone breaks in, someone jams the signal from the home’s alarm system, someone monitors police radio traffic.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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After Dex takes her down, Weyland recovers her brain and jams it into a supercomputer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Clogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogs. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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