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
Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
But, the other side of the argument says their open display can cause your design to look cluttered and messy.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of pieces of space junk — and millions more smaller bits of orbital debris — are cluttered in low-Earth orbit, the narrow band of space around the planet where many telecommunications and GPS satellites operate.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Roborock Vacuum and Mop Deal The Roborock Q10 X5+ is the definitive answer to managing a cluttered home.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
This design rule works because uninterrupted floor space creates clean sight lines that make a room feel open and less cluttered.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
But gone are the days when an effective routine also meant a cluttered bathroom vanity full of products—instead of needing multiple serums, sunscreens, and moisturizers to target different results, the latest products combine SPF and anti-aging effects all in one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Rather than having cluttered and mismatched products taking up precious space, Hamid recommends unifying products.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
As the plot becomes increasingly cluttered, The Bride!
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Julia’s mixed medium mural hanging on her family room wall clues us into her cluttered, frenzied mindset.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
But, the other side of the argument says their open display can cause your design to look cluttered and messy.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of pieces of space junk — and millions more smaller bits of orbital debris — are cluttered in low-Earth orbit, the narrow band of space around the planet where many telecommunications and GPS satellites operate.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Roborock Vacuum and Mop Deal The Roborock Q10 X5+ is the definitive answer to managing a cluttered home.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
This design rule works because uninterrupted floor space creates clean sight lines that make a room feel open and less cluttered.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
But gone are the days when an effective routine also meant a cluttered bathroom vanity full of products—instead of needing multiple serums, sunscreens, and moisturizers to target different results, the latest products combine SPF and anti-aging effects all in one.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Rather than having cluttered and mismatched products taking up precious space, Hamid recommends unifying products.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
As the plot becomes increasingly cluttered, The Bride!
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttered
Adjective
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The people in it are depicted as messy, earnest, and trying their best.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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And finally, take really messy or stinky items straight to the outdoor trash can.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Italy’s regional courts are clogged with thousands of citizenship cases, while consulates are inundated by applications.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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This shedding shouldn’t be clogged up with notions of the anti-Christ.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The attack unfolded in a chaotic scene Lang’s sparsely attended protest Saturday drew a far larger group of counterdemonstrators.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The scene had grown chaotic even before the devices were thrown.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Breakfast in the property’s airy courtyard, which is filled with plants and flooded with natural light, is also a highlight.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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After Delp’s death in 2007, DeCarlo, then a manager at a Home Depot, sent a link to his MySpace page filled with Boston covers as well as an original song in tribute to Delp to the Boston camp, hoping for a chance to participate in a tribute show for the singer.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Returning from exile, the Roman statesman found his property vandalized; his scrolls jumbled, torn, and scattered.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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That all got jumbled when Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her downhill run and reportedly broke her leg.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More pollution means more asthma attacks, heart disease, and premature deaths, especially in communities already burdened by poor air quality.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Whatever its advantages as a place to get free babysitting, Michigan is also a good place to position oneself for a presidential run, if your résumé is otherwise burdened with places like Harvard and Oxford.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the strategy has been muddled and confused many players.—
Jason Schreier,
Bloomberg,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Cluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttered. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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