1
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
phone lines clotted by Internet traffic
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2
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
Subsequent laboratory tests confirmed extensive disruption of the clotting system, which reflects just how powerful the procoagulant toxins present within the venom are.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The discovery of vitamin K and its role in clotting blood won the Nobel Prize in 1943.
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Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way.
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Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The discovery of vitamin K and its role in clotting blood won the Nobel Prize in 1943.
—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way.
—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
Compression socks can also help, though anyone with blood-clotting issues should consult their doctor before wearing them.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clotting
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Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Charred chunks of foam have been floating from the burn site, partially blocking storm drains.
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Some recipes also include pectin, a natural gelling agent that helps the jam set to a spreadable texture.
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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.
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The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
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Lone Tree Police Department The driver is facing charges including DUI, reckless driving and obstructing a police officer.
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The global index provider extended Indonesia’s status as an emerging market after freezing the country’s stocks in its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Thirty-four years of just playing for benefit shows or jamming a little bit, too many drinks in between tour dates and having fun with people.
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In total, Russia launched 88 long-range attack drones and one ballistic missile overnight, Ukraine’s air force said, with air defenses shooting down or jamming 79 of the drones.
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Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.
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Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.
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The detection comes as communities across the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta continue to grapple with the invasive species, which can rapidly reproduce and attach themselves to hard surfaces, clogging water intake pipes and damaging infrastructure while disrupting native ecosystems.
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Every one of those artery-clogging particles carries a single apoB molecule on its surface, which is what makes the protein such a useful counting tool.
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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.
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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.
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“Clotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clotting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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