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
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
In autonomous tests, the robot unscrews bottle caps, extracts individual pills from organizers despite occlusion, dispenses precise syringe volumes under variable resistance, and selects small metal parts from cluttered containers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Ebern Designs Shavon 5-Tier Closet Storage Organizer The best way to keep closet rods from feeling too crowded and cluttered is remembering that not everything needs to be hung up.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The outdated wood cabinets make this dysfunctional kitchen shape feel even more cramped and cluttered.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Slowly, my brain started feeling less cluttered and my overwhelm began to subside.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Reset Your Home A cluttered environment can amplify feelings of stress and stagnation.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Research shows cluttered, chaotic spaces increase stress levels, while hands-on projects boost mood and create a stronger sense of control.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Narrow, cluttered sidewalks are an obvious detriment to downtown’s walkability and general appeal, but instead of working to ameliorate those problems the city has decided — for a relatively modest payment — to further aggravate them.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Storage Ottomans The living room can get cluttered quickly, so an ottoman is a great way to discreetly organize blankets, pillows, toys, or other items strewn around the room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
In autonomous tests, the robot unscrews bottle caps, extracts individual pills from organizers despite occlusion, dispenses precise syringe volumes under variable resistance, and selects small metal parts from cluttered containers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Ebern Designs Shavon 5-Tier Closet Storage Organizer The best way to keep closet rods from feeling too crowded and cluttered is remembering that not everything needs to be hung up.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The outdated wood cabinets make this dysfunctional kitchen shape feel even more cramped and cluttered.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Slowly, my brain started feeling less cluttered and my overwhelm began to subside.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Reset Your Home A cluttered environment can amplify feelings of stress and stagnation.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Research shows cluttered, chaotic spaces increase stress levels, while hands-on projects boost mood and create a stronger sense of control.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Narrow, cluttered sidewalks are an obvious detriment to downtown’s walkability and general appeal, but instead of working to ameliorate those problems the city has decided — for a relatively modest payment — to further aggravate them.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttered
Adjective
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Extension 24-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet A pile of footwear cluttering an entryway is an eyesore and makes homes look messy.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Epstein raised this alarm years ago in Range, writing that the best predictors of future elite performance often hide inside messy developmental stories.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The floor drain beneath the glass cooler was clogged with heavy debris.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rising costs and logistical constraints also clogged the business of Sundance.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While navigating Westport by car or on foot is chaotic right now, the goal is to prevent destruction in the future.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lazy Susans and magnetic spice racks turn chaotic fridges and spice shelves into functional spaces.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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For a chilled version, set the bowl of zabaglione inside a larger bowl filled with ice water.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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About 200 workers filled the sidewalk, the air thrumming with music, cowbells and drivers honking their horns in solidarity.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Loudermilk appears to have jumbled the timeline of the National Guard's response, which is laid out in reports from both the Capitol Police and Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2026
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That's because the topping of this cake is all jumbled up, sorta resembling the mess left behind when a tornado rolls through an open plain in Texas.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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
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In games against Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, Arsenal have looked like a team burdened with expectation.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Utilities are burdened with excessive documentation requirements that divert resources away from effective security measures.—
Saman Zonouz,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Peterson's lawyers argued his role as an armed school resource officer did not amount to a caregiving post needed to prove child neglect in Florida, and that the response to the shooting was muddled by poor communication.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the moment, however, the apex of the 2026 draft order is muddled.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Cluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttered. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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