Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttering (up)
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At Marin’s home, McNulty allegedly used his credit cards, changed the locks while he was hospitalized and flushed cloth napkins down the toilet, clogging the pipes, Vanity Fair reported.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026 -
Set the Mower Deck High Mowing high, setting your mower at 4 inches or higher, reduces the size of the clippings, which prevents the mower from clogging.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Articles of impeachment were brought against him on two counts, for allegedly abusing his power through his dealings with Zelenskyy and then allegedly obstructing the House’s investigation into the matter.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Ouellet faces charges of domestic violence, obstructing the report of a crime or injury and possession of a deadly weapon.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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About $10 million of those savings are projected to come from the consolidation of schools — the board will vote next Wednesday on closing and consolidating four different campuses, and could close more in the near future — and other programs.—
Austin Horn
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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For example, satellite startup Starcloud is closing a funding round of $200 million or more at a $2 billion pre-money valuation, double its last value, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Bussi got the nod after stopping 18 of 19 shots in relief of Andersen in Game 3 in the third period and two overtimes.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Afterward, locals recommend stopping at Lake Hollywood Park for fresh fruit topped with Tajín and chamoy.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Patriots had held possession in the overtime period since the initial draw control, but the tenacious Notre Dame Academy defense was plugging gaps exceptionally well.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Wipe off any soapy residue, then allow the lights to dry completely before plugging them back in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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“Cluttering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttering%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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