as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
keeping a cluttered workshop makes it hard to find the right tool
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as in disorganized
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Recent Examples of cluttered
Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The result is a space that feels collected and lived-in without being cluttered or chaotic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
That market is cluttered, filled right to the brim with affordable everyday options for the common man.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
This capability is critical in real-world environments where robots must interact with objects, navigate cluttered spaces, and make decisions based on incomplete or changing information.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
In a cluttered room, that beam scatters in every direction.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
This keeps the space looking curated rather than cluttered.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The roads of New Orleans are cluttered with serried ranks of billboards touting the services of personal-injury lawyers.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Excessive branding often draws unnecessary attention and can make an outfit feel cluttered rather than chic.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The result is a space that feels collected and lived-in without being cluttered or chaotic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
That market is cluttered, filled right to the brim with affordable everyday options for the common man.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
This capability is critical in real-world environments where robots must interact with objects, navigate cluttered spaces, and make decisions based on incomplete or changing information.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
In a cluttered room, that beam scatters in every direction.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
This keeps the space looking curated rather than cluttered.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The roads of New Orleans are cluttered with serried ranks of billboards touting the services of personal-injury lawyers.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttered
Adjective
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The internet’s onetime lovably messy provocateur has indeed turned over a new leaf, personally and professionally, and entered her Brand Safe era.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the move comes at a particularly messy time in Puig’s life.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over 50 flies clogged the kitchen area air above the three-compartment sink and 20 flies zipped about under the sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 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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That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But overall, humanoid robots still have a long way to go in demonstrating their capability to operate in complex and sometimes chaotic environments.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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In Silky Smooth, Liao explores the chaotic stages of adulthood, scheduling fun plans with tired friends, the unfair treatment of single people, being attracted to silly men, and the fear of being a role model to her pretend children.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This time playing an underling rather than a boss, Hoskins gave one of the best performances of his career in what remains a high point for Jordan as well, a lyrical and poignant yet savage film noir filled with regret, rage, and unrequited love.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each April, Vidalia, Georgia, puts on a four-day celebration filled with live music, carnival rides, recipe contests, and one unforgettable air show.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The experiences are jumbled in my mind, and the Stations become a story told over many single-frame images, just like any comic book.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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But there are just a half-dozen or so teams to have jumbled their top three spots in the order as much as the Padres and/or used six players at any spot.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series does not touch on the tabloid attention that followed the Beckhams in 2004, when it was alleged that David had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, and the many further accusations of cheating that littered gossip columns after.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Often, private equity investors kept the sale proceeds as profits while the hospitals were burdened with new rent costs.—
Jordan Rau,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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King is especially distraught in the season finale after learning that she'll be deposed again in a lawsuit against the ER — a suit and deposition that has burdened the doctor all season.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttered. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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