Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
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Branch, widely projected to go in the second round of the NFL draft later this week, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks, prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Branch, who declared for the NFL Draft in January, was charged with obstruction of an officer and obstructing a public sidewalk, both misdemeanors, early Sunday morning.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then, about 20,000 years ago the Laurentide continental glacier moved into the area, pushing rocks, soil, and other debris, eventually damming Pine Creek and forming an expansive lake.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Crews will dam the water directly under the Pump House to complete foundation work, and the area around the structure will be closed off.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
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On the mound for Monday’s 2-0 win, pitch count was the only thing that could stop Toma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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If nerves come up, that’s part of the process, not a reason to stop.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The labels bore a photo of the vast sea of blossoms that once carpeted the Valley, now clogged with crowded freeways.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Pennies languished between couch cushions and on closet floors, clogging vacuum cleaners and landfills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The strike closed schools during the first few days, but the district’s five campuses had since reopened — though union representatives have said few students returned to school.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Left fielder Amy Cornelius made a running grab just before the fence with a runner on first base to close the second.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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