1
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
phone lines clotted by Internet traffic
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as in gelling
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 clotting
Compression socks can also help, though anyone with blood-clotting issues should consult their doctor before wearing them.
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Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Both clotting and bleeding disorders are usually inherited or acquired, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Rat poison typically includes bromadiolone, which prevents blood from clotting, according to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
And on those higher ozone days, there were more hemorrhage (bleeding, as opposed to clotting) strokes and more plaque buildup causing major arteries to harden.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
But clotting issues persisted, Bosh failed a physical in September 2016, and Heat president Pat Riley announced that Bosh’s career with the team was over.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The technique mimics how blood vessels release clotting agents when tissue is injured.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
For those on blood thinners like warfarin, taking noni with your medication can also reduce your body’s blood-clotting ability.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Midlife women should speak with their doctors about their personal risk when taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), since certain formulations can increase clotting risk.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Both clotting and bleeding disorders are usually inherited or acquired, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Rat poison typically includes bromadiolone, which prevents blood from clotting, according to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
And on those higher ozone days, there were more hemorrhage (bleeding, as opposed to clotting) strokes and more plaque buildup causing major arteries to harden.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
But clotting issues persisted, Bosh failed a physical in September 2016, and Heat president Pat Riley announced that Bosh’s career with the team was over.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The technique mimics how blood vessels release clotting agents when tissue is injured.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
For those on blood thinners like warfarin, taking noni with your medication can also reduce your body’s blood-clotting ability.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Midlife women should speak with their doctors about their personal risk when taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), since certain formulations can increase clotting risk.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clotting
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The big guy in the doorway stretched out his arms, his hands gripping both sides of the knotty pine planks on either side of the door frame, his body filling the space, blocking our way out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Some recipes also include pectin, a natural gelling agent that helps the jam set to a spreadable texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Rangers’ power play has caught fire in the last three games, with the new top unit of Lafrenière, Perreault, Zibanejad, Vincent Trocheck and Adam Fox gelling quickly after a feeling-out period.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Former court clerk pleads guilty Hill pleaded guilty to perjury, obstructing justice and misconduct in office and was sentenced to three years' probation and 100 hours of community service.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Republican voters will choose between challenger Holly Cook and incumbent Ryan Davidson for the Ada County Commission District 1 seat in Tuesday’s primary, with both candidates carrying significant legal histories ranging from bankruptcy to contempt of court to resisting or obstructing officers.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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The temperature was close to freezing.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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The continent and its abundant wildlife are protected under the 1959 treaty, which designates it as a land of science and peace, while freezing territorial claims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Importantly, the turret appears to be effective against Russian fiber-optic drones, which are immune to jamming.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Riders will be fully immersed in the story as an audio-animatronic of Scooter attempts to convince the band to stop jamming and leave to make their concert on time.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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The combination of a sunscreen that is formulated with heavy, pore-clogging ingredients mixed with oil, makeup, dirt, and dead skin cells can cause blockages in your pores, which can result in the formation of acne.—
Abby Dupes,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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Recent footage showed a Waymo stop in the middle of a busy roadway in Austin, Texas because of a shallow puddle, clogging the traffic behind it.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
13 May 2026
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As most of the scientific books tell us, coagulating protein at lower temperatures produces more tender clumps; adding a little water or cream makes an omelet tenderer still.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Clotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clotting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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