clotted 1 of 2

past tense of clot

clotted

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clotted
Verb
  • Moscow has been accused of hybrid warfare measures in the region; German media outlet Kieler Nachrichten reported Thursday that the Russian amphibious Ropucha-class landing ship Aleksandr Shabalin anchored off the German coast and blocked a key shipping route between the Baltic and the North Seas.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This was the first time since June 10 of that year, when Draymond Green blocked a Kyle Lowry 3-pointer at the buzzer and sent that matchup back to Oakland, that the city had played host to a championship series game.
    Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Final thoughts Despite the late start, the new cast members gelled nicely with Carpenter tonight!
    Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The offensive line, meanwhile, hasn’t fully gelled after a makeover following the Super Bowl blowout at the hands of the Eagles.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yet this claim conceals the fact that registration is swift for compliant unions but obstructed for independent ones.
    Sourcing Journal, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
  • What To Know DHS issued a statement claiming that Retes became violent, refused to comply with officers and obstructed their path, leading to his arrest for assault.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Every table jammed, every seat taken.
    Kate Belli, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • During his time at Dunbar, Tupac arrived most mornings with three thick binders jammed with loose-leaf paper.
    Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • McDaniel made the point that the Dolphins’ defensive line and run defense stiffened somewhat after struggling badly on the first drive.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • So, on the night after the murder, the town’s streets were filled with anguished cries from the Inuit—wails of loss and pain.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • But the truth is, there is nothing better than a buffet table filled with pies.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Clotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clotted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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