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 clogged
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as in disorganized
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Recent Examples of cluttered
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026
Cut the Clutter A cluttered, chaotic home is never going to look complete.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Another project, Grasp-MPC, focused on robotic grasping in cluttered environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
For Shorts, the label will appear as a small overlay at the bottom of the video itself, although that will add to the already cluttered look of the TikTok-aping Shorts.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Trees, shadows and cluttered terrain can confuse algorithms.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
If your home has become a bit cluttered, a few clever storage finds can make a big difference.
—Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
If your space feels cluttered, consider this ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s brand that doubles as a storage bench.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Crickets often find their way indoors by squeezing through small openings, especially in cluttered areas like garages, attics, and basements.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Adjective
Hemmed in by a cluttered mix and NIMBYish paranoia, this album will test even a loyal fan’s investment in its creator.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026
Cut the Clutter A cluttered, chaotic home is never going to look complete.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Another project, Grasp-MPC, focused on robotic grasping in cluttered environments.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
For Shorts, the label will appear as a small overlay at the bottom of the video itself, although that will add to the already cluttered look of the TikTok-aping Shorts.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Trees, shadows and cluttered terrain can confuse algorithms.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
If your home has become a bit cluttered, a few clever storage finds can make a big difference.
—Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
If your space feels cluttered, consider this ottoman from Kelly Clarkson’s brand that doubles as a storage bench.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Crickets often find their way indoors by squeezing through small openings, especially in cluttered areas like garages, attics, and basements.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttered
Adjective
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Miami-Dade’s mayor is forcing out both her top deputy and the PortMiami director as her administration faces a costly and messy real estate deal to prevent the port’s fuel depot from being lost to a luxury condo development.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The arterial roads to the city centre are often clogged before and after games, making access to the stadium difficult.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 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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This efficient metro connects the whole city, without having to brave the chaotic, crowded streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Witnesses described a chaotic scene as gunfire erupted near the beach.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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Ditch the mish-mash of clothes jumbled in your closet with the help of these storage bins, which are just $4 apiece right now, or add extra clothing storage with this duo of under-bed bags that even have wheels.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 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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Plus your burdened by the ,'Serious ' players who pray to 1x break 100.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Ultimately, my focus is on ensuring that working families in San José, especially in District 5, are not disproportionately burdened by rising energy costs, while still investing in the infrastructure needed for a reliable and resilient energy system.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Cluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttered. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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