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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottlenecked
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Emergency vehicles were unable to quickly reach the incident because nearby streets were clogged with crowds and vehicles.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026 -
Gutters can lead to indoor humidity if they are clogged and result in leaks and high concentrations of humidity, or if the downspout faces into the home.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The chaos that ensued has seen a clash of play styles, with some players trying to transcend their normal strategies and others falling victim to the same mistakes that have hindered their past quests for victory.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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White had hoped to have a college athlete career playing basketball and lacrosse but was hindered by injuries and several surgeries on her knees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Lopez Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The Evans offensive line, having blocked for the running game almost extensively last season, is still trying to gather its collective feet in the area of pass blocking.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Although there’s no word yet on when the new White Lotus guests will check in, multiple weeks appear blocked off on the Martinez booking calendar in both June and September.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Iran has continued to restrict traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States has blockaded the country’s ports.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Italian police blocked the entrance to the site as the protest effectively blockaded Russia’s return for about 30 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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They are baffled by filmmakers who do not think more aggressively about sustainability, ownership, and business models around their work.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Such an unconventional approach baffled plenty of people, including the show’s musical composer Marvin Hamlisch, who at the time was in high demand in the film industry and halfway to becoming an EGOT.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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Trump’s initial downplaying of the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, in early 2020, stemmed partly from his desire not to upset the Chinese premier at a time when the virus seemed like Beijing’s problem, not the world’s.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Nutsedge Nutsedge is a shiny green stemmed, grasslike plant that grows from bulbs (nutlets) in the lawn or gardens.—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bottlenecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottlenecked. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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