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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1
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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
These clogs from Blundstone are sleek, grippy, and easy to clean.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The of-the-moment print could be found on the label’s quintessential accessories too, from the Mercado tote to their signature clogs.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Fitory Slip-On Clogs Try a casual look like Aniston’s with these taupe clogs, which have adjustable buckles, open backs, and non-slip rubber outsoles.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
With the strap down, these clogs hold the heel securely and are great for wandering around the streets of a foreign city, walking the dogs, or even a little hike.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
The clogs are available in cafe, dune and pecan.
—Nora Colomer
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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
Just like my Bostons, these Birkenstock clogs are versatile and look great with just about everything.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
These clogs from Blundstone are sleek, grippy, and easy to clean.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The of-the-moment print could be found on the label’s quintessential accessories too, from the Mercado tote to their signature clogs.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Fitory Slip-On Clogs Try a casual look like Aniston’s with these taupe clogs, which have adjustable buckles, open backs, and non-slip rubber outsoles.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
With the strap down, these clogs hold the heel securely and are great for wandering around the streets of a foreign city, walking the dogs, or even a little hike.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
The clogs are available in cafe, dune and pecan.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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Sununu ultimately prevailed in his 2002 Senate campaign, but not without criticism and obstacles from the pro-Israel lobby due to his voting record, which some Jewish organizations and leaders perceived as anti-Israel.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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With fewer obstacles in the air than on the road, autonomous flight might actually prove safer than driving.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The October court order rejects the Department of Education’s motion to dismiss the case and blocks the administration from implementing the discontinuation against nearly 50 grantees across the country while the lawsuit continues.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because the Moon blocks the transmissions from Yutu-2 to Earth, the Chinese rover used a relay satellite to communicate with its base back home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 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,
30 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,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The landfill project has faced several hurdles and drawn the ire of residents since 2024, when Chisholm filed an application for a permit.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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And, concerning for people who are getting left behind, the US government began pushing safety-net programs in the opposite direction, reducing benefits and increasing hurdles to access support.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Let go of whatever impedes your progress and growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The tablets will also note street obstructions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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If possible, position yourself in a flat, open area with minimal tree cover, rocks, cliffs, or other obstructions that may block the sound of the whistle.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Traffic regularly jams the freeway into the city, and residents fight over efforts to build more homes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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“Clogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogs. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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