as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
she's not one to let moral principle be a clog upon her conscience
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the discovery that a ton of hair was clogging the drain in the tub
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clog
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Plus, these rich-looking Intentionally Blank clogs are 30 percent off.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
For instance, pet parents keep an eye out for Amazon vacuums that come with tangle-free brushes to trap loose fur without clogging the motorhead.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Lance Christensen, vice president of government affairs and education policy at the California Policy Institute, says that the bill’s success is the result of a mix of misaligned governmental priorities and legislative clog.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Plus, these rich-looking Intentionally Blank clogs are 30 percent off.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Verb
Fried foods contain saturated fats, which can clog your arteries, as well as sodium, which can directly raise blood pressure.
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
For instance, pet parents keep an eye out for Amazon vacuums that come with tangle-free brushes to trap loose fur without clogging the motorhead.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
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But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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Health care workers who impede these rituals for infection-control reasons often face hostility and violence; clinics have been attacked and burned down during this outbreak, furthering viral spread.
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These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.
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To directly address these technical, safety, and regulatory hurdles, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the international energy technology firm Eni have established a new commercial engineering services company named RH3OVA.
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There are still some hurdles to get Trout to the game this year.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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Chwalińska took a medical timeout for the injury at the end of the game, and she was clearly hampered by it for the rest of the match.
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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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Amber Moree, 21, was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with accessory after the fact of murder, obstruction of justice and misprision, according to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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