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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a clot of daisies occupied one corner of the flower bed
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as in moron
British
a stupid person
was of the opinion that most of the people running for parliament were clots
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
phone lines clotted by Internet traffic
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as in to gel
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
scabs form over cuts when your blood starts to clot
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Recent Examples of clot
Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The protocol for most everyone who has had a TIA is to take a daily baby aspirin (the 81 milligram dose), Dr. McDermott says, which makes your blood less likely to clot.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 June 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The pictures captured the lifeless water full of debris and silt, stagnant, clotted and scabbed with rubbish.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Noun
In others, because clots are crumbly, small bits may break off during the retrieval attempt.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The protocol for most everyone who has had a TIA is to take a daily baby aspirin (the 81 milligram dose), Dr. McDermott says, which makes your blood less likely to clot.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 June 2025
Verb
This includes clotting disorders, heart disease that slows the flow of blood, blood vessel problems that disrupt the flow of blood, kidney disease, Covid-19 and certain cancers or medications.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
The pictures captured the lifeless water full of debris and silt, stagnant, clotted and scabbed with rubbish.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clot
Noun
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The New City Department of Health is investigating the cluster.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Showy spikes of two-toned blooms stand above succulent foliage that grows in dense clumps.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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When milk is fermented into yogurt, the casein protein clumps up, forming the thick yogurt.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Walker had already blocked some provisions of the statute that bar noncitizens and residents of other states from gathering petitions to get a measure on the ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Lunsford noted, however, that, due to Perseus appearing low on the horizon at this time, much of the meteor activity will be blocked from view.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her lips were dressed in pink gloss and her eyebrows were gelled away from her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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The character is described as a thrill-seeker and secret-keeper who may run into trouble gelling with the team's tight dynamics.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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The newest batch of openings follows Ernie Herrman, CEO of TJX Companies, announcing in May 2024 a goal of opening at least 1,300 additional locations globally across the TJX portfolio of stores.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many speculated that a batch of two dozen factory-fresh Flankers Moscow had initially built for Egypt would now go to Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So stir a couple squares in your morning oatmeal, sprinkle some chunks in a Greek yogurt bowl, or mix some chips into pancake batter for extra flavor—and fiber! 9.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, pensions are largely extinct except in government, 401(k)s are too often spotty as replacements, and rent absorbs a huge chunk of paychecks for those without equity.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Within hours the pool would coagulate into electric-blue slush, like a gas station Slurpee.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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That familiar lump of expectation coagulated in my stomach and throat.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Clot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clot. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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