Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttering (up)
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The breakthrough centers on a one-atom-thick filter that stops sulfur chains from clogging up the battery.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025 -
This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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Now try the same thing with sound on while closing your eyes, and tell us which has the more visceral effect.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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During Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2026 presentation, Odhiang had the honor of closing the show as the Chanel bride.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Right Now Reducing and eventually stopping sugar cravings can take time.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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His dad raced, and Vinson followed in his father’s footsteps beginning at age 14 before eventually stopping to focus on his career as an educator, first as a teacher and coach, then eventually an administrator, principal and now a superintendent.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not to be outdone, however, Elon Musk then began plugging an update to Grok Imagine, the video feature for his company xAI‘s chatbot.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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The setup is essentially as simple as plugging it in.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Cluttering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttering%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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