Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025 -
Kastner, meanwhile, was charged with battery and obstructing an officer without violence.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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These results highlight a strange irony: Humans have made the world more stressful for all kinds of animals by, for example, destroying their habitat and damming up rivers.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
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Animal Power, Quantified (Eos) by Carolyn Wilke Beavers damming rivers and termites building earthen mounds aren’t just interesting subjects for nature shows.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2025
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California lawmakers are looking to stop local police officers and federal agents from wearing face masks or coverings while carrying out operations in the state.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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In 2012, the Premier League stopped awarding bottles of Champagne along with man of the match awards, out of respect for the religious beliefs of some players.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The employee restroom lacked paper towels, the sink was clogged and the soap dispenser was on the floor.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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Yes, but at least Dr.B doesn’t clog up my inbox by sending emails every other day.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
27 June 2025
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According to a news release from the city, the following streets will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Saturday: Dickson Street between St. Charles Avenue and Gregg Avenue/Powerhouse Alley.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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Months after closing all of its Colorado locations except for one, Del Taco is reopening them.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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