clutter (up)

verb

Definition of clutter (up)next
as in to obstruct

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
  1. obstruct
  2. dam
  3. stop
  4. clog
  5. close
Verb
  • Overly rigid implementation could also obstruct productive work.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The order prohibits anyone from withholding or obstructing necessary treatment or removing, discharging or transferring the child while the case is pending.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstruct
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  • Creek bottoms, especially those dammed by beavers, often are good wallow locations.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The drug boat campaign is the equivalent of trying to dam a river with a sheet of plywood.
    — Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dam
Verb
  • Earlier this month, the air force stopped publishing the number of ballistic missiles fired or intercepted in Russia's nightly barrages.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After stopping for gas, the suspect takes off with the gas nozzle still attached to the bike.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of stop
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  • The chips leader doesn’t believe that frequent catch-ups with his 55 direct reports are the best use of his time, given that a continuous stream of meetings would only clog up his work schedule and slow him down.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These fun masks foam up on the skin to remove dirt, oil, debris, and other pollutants that can clog your pores.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clog
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  • Initial results are expected to begin coming in shortly after polls close, with additional results expected after voting ends in the Central time zone.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With two weeks remaining until the summer transfer window SLAMS SHUT (or simply closes), Chelsea are set to be typically busy.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
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