Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
Verb
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unlike many other beavers, these specific beavers were willing to dam a flashy urban stream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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But over the years, the river had been dammed upstream, drying it up and killing the fish.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trend shows no signs of stopping.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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To help stop the spread, wash your hands, avoid sick areas, and report symptoms quickly.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the morning, five vehicles clogged the driveway at the home of shooting suspect Thomas Stanford, in Burton, about 9 miles north of the LDS church in Grand Blanc Township.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When sides grew wise to this and began closing down Gravenberch, Liverpool used full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson in build-up as a reliable alternative.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The store on Buckeye Avenue, also known as Eisenhower Memorial Highway, sits across the street and railroad tracks from the presidential museum, currently closed because of the government shutdown.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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