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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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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
John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
But before long, all those small pieces create more visual clutter.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Throughout his years working in post-production, Costantini had accumulated more and more hard drives, which had begun to clutter his bookshelves and gather dust in his basement.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The main ticket view is straightforward and clutter-free.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
But before long, all those small pieces create more visual clutter.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers—that actually have their lids (for now, anyway).
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Throughout his years working in post-production, Costantini had accumulated more and more hard drives, which had begun to clutter his bookshelves and gather dust in his basement.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter
Noun
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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No shove, no commotion, no clue.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Multiple people were escorted out of the room amid the commotion.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Policy analysts agreed the current plan burdens electric utilities, which could translate into higher bills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sinners is aggressively burdened by any other prerogative, and overanalyzing the film’s relationship to largely white awards bodies won’t change the political realities of Hollywood and the structures that support it.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Seen in a video that moves through the abandoned and disarrayed hallways of the pediatric intensive care unit at Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital in northern Gaza were several babies whose unattended bodies lay on separate hospital beds.—
Yasmine Salam,
NBC News,
2 Dec. 2023
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
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Detainees struggle to obtain medication and healthcare, lose concerning amounts of weight because of a lack of food, and live in fear of private security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Games between Rangers and Celtic are heavily policed and often lead to disturbances around the city of Glasgow, where both clubs are based.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, if errands pile up, try to do them in batches to build up momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The assurance of being yourself and being liked, fulfilling your purpose while climbing life’s rungs, has obvious appeal in youth, before compromises and obligations start to pile too high.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the strategy has been muddled and confused many players.—
Jason Schreier,
Bloomberg,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Clutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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