CLUTTERING (UP) Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

cluttering (up)

verb

present participle of clutter (up)

as in clogging

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Cornstarch can create issues like clogging sprayers, impeding root growth, or interfering with leaf function.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
The Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer is made with a lighter consistency that hydrates the face without clogging pores.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of clogging

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In a particularly bizarre breakdown during Friday’s game between the Heights and Firebells, a New York runner was ruled out for obstructing the second baseman from fielding a ground ball.

— Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
He was arrested and later pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and entering and remaining in a restricted area.

— Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstructing

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The idea that money was at the heart of the accusations against Sandusky was brought up by the defense at trial, and McGettigan dismissed it during closing arguments.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
To avoid bites, the district recommends wearing mosquito repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when possible and properly closing windows and doors.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing

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Republicans edge out Democrats on keeping people safe, crime prevention, and reducing and stopping violent crime.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
With Doak’s game clock defunct, ESPN peeled off one of its scorebug operators to shadow the officials, starting and stopping the on-screen time by hand, second by second.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of stopping

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This isn’t as simple as plugging a player into the lineup in Madden NFL 27.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
The attack relies on plugging the device, which costs less than $100, into a port hidden by a hatch on the exterior of the plane, which the researchers say is easily within reach of maintenance workers and airline staff.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of plugging

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