1
as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a scrapbook that was a clutter of snapshots, diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings
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2
as in commotion
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clutter created by the exhibitors setting up for the annual state fair
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as in to burden
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as in to disarray
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Recent Examples of clutter
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
This minimalist view served to align everyone's efforts and remove unnecessary details that cluttered our workdays.
—Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Some locals argue the wraps are visual clutter and violate city aesthetics.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Noun
An Abundance of Apps Keeping too many apps not only clutters the home screen but also takes up valuable storage space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
This minimalist view served to align everyone's efforts and remove unnecessary details that cluttered our workdays.
—Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
Clean lines and rich, matte finishes create a calming visual aesthetic, reducing the mental clutter that comes from busy days at school.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Some locals argue the wraps are visual clutter and violate city aesthetics.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter
Noun
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Kernodle put up a fight, and the commotion got the attention of surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There were two other roommates in the home at the time of the killings that both survived and reported seeing the suspect and hearing commotion that night.—
Gabe Whisnant
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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But under Intel’s umbrella, it’s been burdened by cost overruns, leadership churn, and unclear strategic direction.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For people who can afford to retire, and aren’t burdened by serious health issues, rebuilding a routine is usually the toughest challenge retirement offers.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
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This is particularly important for the healthcare field, especially for enterprises use-cases, as healthcare data is largely unstructured and frequently found in a variety of different modalities.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Google came back with a variety of domestic and international destinations that fit my description.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Forecasters said the disturbance has the potential to become a tropical depression later this week.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The disturbance complaint was reported on Rye Street where officers responded and, while investigating, found a vehicle with no one inside and its flashers on near Troy Road, according to the South Windsor Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Private equity investors, meanwhile, are increasingly piling into renewables.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To pile onto its troubles, multiple deaths have occurred following Cybertruck crashes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Relying on such sources is misleading and muddles the comparison with Chicago, which has better public transit than Philadelphia.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Blackberries are muddled with fresh basil to release their flavorful juice before topping with wine, sparkling lemon soda and fresh nectarine slices in this dazzling cocktail that is hard to beat on a hot summer afternoon.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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“Clutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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