Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttering (up)
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An apoB test looks directly at the number of artery-clogging particles in the blood.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Wu is facing a wave of criticism because snow is still clogging streets and sidewalks across the city 12 days after the storm.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Intentionally obstructing the roadway, especially while impeding emergency access, is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, as is being a public nuisance by blocking the right-of-way.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brad Lander is headed to trial on May 11, accused of obstructing the use of a foyer at 26 Federal Plaza at a protest over conditions in hidden holding cells where migrants are detained, a judge ruled Thursday.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Obviously, this development is bad for Illinois, especially the northwest suburbs of Chicagoland, which loses tax revenue and fun action aplenty, and the optics of not closing the deal also reflects poorly on Pritzker and might well haunt his presidential bid.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Women's clothing boutique Francesca’s is beginning store-closing sales nationwide after filing for bankruptcy earlier this month.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, then, the state seems more interested in plugging a budget hole than meeting its climate goals.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Cluttering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttering%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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