clutter (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The Santa Ana River was temporarily dammed once in 1996 for a jet ski competition.
    Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
  • To solve it, the canal authority has now landed on a plan to dam the nearby Río Indio to create a new reservoir.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
  • Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • The employee restroom lacked paper towels, the sink was clogged and the soap dispenser was on the floor.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
  • Yes, but at least Dr.B doesn’t clog up my inbox by sending emails every other day.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • On July 1, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially closed, leaving the State Department to administer some of its initiatives while wholly killing countless others.
    Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 9 July 2025
  • When closed, Samsung's larger foldable is 8.9 mm thick, which is only a little more than the Galaxy S25 Ultra and much less than the 12.1 mm of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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