Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
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Martinez is one of nearly 150 American citizens nationwide that the Department of Homeland Security says have been arrested for allegedly assaulting or obstructing federal agents.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026 -
More than 3 million speeding incidents observed by DOT cameras were unable to be ticketed due to fake, obstructed, or missing plates in 2023.—
Richard Robbins,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The more Austinites have expanded the surface area of lakes — by damming up the Colorado River with various degrees of success from 1893 to 1960 — the more moisture was available to evaporate into the air.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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But a combination of river damming, habitat destruction, overfishing and pollution has caused numbers of the southern residents’ preferred prey, Chinook salmon, to plummet since the 1980s.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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If this is your habit, be sure to stop adding fertilizer in the fall when plant growth begins to slow.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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When boat rentals stop for the winter, plan to take a walk around the basin instead of paddling on it for equally impressive views.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kondrat compares unhealthy roots to a straw that’s clogged, and, as a result, the plant cannot get water, air, or nutrients.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Your vacuum won't function well if the bag is full or the filter is clogged with dust.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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The problem may be that the fireplace damper is not closed or doesn't seal properly.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Although this bomber jacket has a cropped silhouette like Paltrow’s, its zipper closes all the way up, creating a turtleneck, to protect your neck from the elements.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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