Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025 -
But the detectives thought there was evidence to support a charge for obstructing an officer—a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail—because Ryan had planted physical evidence meant to mislead them.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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On third-and-1 with seven seconds left, Schakel took the snap and tried to spike the ball, which would have stopped the clock and given his team one final play to go for the win.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Among those who do use an advisor, 26% are considering switching and 18% may stop using an advisor altogether.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The priciest six hours a year — when transmission lines are clogged as Hoosiers race to warm up on chilly mornings or cool off on hot summer evenings — comprise almost a third of the cooperative’s total costs.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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First off, leaf litter can clog storm drains.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The auction house’s earnings in Geneva yesterday closed at $27 million.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ware’s first playoff experience was a rough one, closing his rookie campaign with arguably his worst stretch of the season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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