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
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Cleaning your shower drain regularly is a good way to prevent clogs and burst pipes that can be caused by obstruction.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
In addition to slip-on clogs and sandals, Birkenstock also produces stylish and supportive sneakers like the Bend Low sneakers, which boast cork and polyurethane (PU) midsoles that deliver top-tier shock absorption.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
My essentials include an adorable lobster sweater, breezy linen pants, slip-on clogs, and more subtly preppy styles.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Addressing clogs early prevents bigger plumbing issues and unpleasant smells.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Sneakers resemble other sneakers in appearance but are functionally closer to clogs.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
This scale quickly clogs ordinary solar stills, much like calcium buildup ruins your bathroom showerhead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
Vegetation clogs its steep banks.
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David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Feb. 2026
That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.
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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.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Styles like slip-on sneakers, mules, loafers, clogs, and ballet sneakers make for chic yet practical travel shoes.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Cleaning your shower drain regularly is a good way to prevent clogs and burst pipes that can be caused by obstruction.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
In addition to slip-on clogs and sandals, Birkenstock also produces stylish and supportive sneakers like the Bend Low sneakers, which boast cork and polyurethane (PU) midsoles that deliver top-tier shock absorption.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
My essentials include an adorable lobster sweater, breezy linen pants, slip-on clogs, and more subtly preppy styles.
—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Addressing clogs early prevents bigger plumbing issues and unpleasant smells.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Sneakers resemble other sneakers in appearance but are functionally closer to clogs.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Verb
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogs
Noun
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Already, the dune had swallowed up the northern part of the parking lot along with trees and other obstacles in its way.
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With so many preparation obstacles, Ghalenoei leaned on experience against Belgium, sending out the oldest starting 11 at a World Cup match since 1966, according to Opta.
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
Noun
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Working with researchers at the Freie Universität Berlin, the University of Edinburgh, and Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, IQM has developed a new family of error correction called directional tile codes, addressing major hurdles in quantum error correction.
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The bill targets the cost of construction, regulatory red tape, zoning restrictions, and banking hurdles.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.
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To have the best chance of viewing the planetary alignment, find a spot free of light pollution and a view of the horizon without obstructions like trees or tall buildings.
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Not just crashes, but obstructions, emergency scene conflicts, unexpected stops in travel lanes and response-time performance.
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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.
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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.
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“Clogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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