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as in blocked
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 hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clogged
ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The deep water was apparently caused by a drain just off the highway that had become clogged.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The edge rusher room was a bit clogged prior to the Dolphins trade of Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, putting lots more residents on the outskirts of urban cores can result in more clogged freeways and undesirable commuting times.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Plus, menopause is likely the culprit as the loss of estrogen increases belly fat, high blood pressure and other factors that increase a person’s risk of clogged arteries.
—Nadine Avola, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026
Water Filters Over time, your water filters can become clogged with contaminants, Godding says.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
With quick medical intervention, Lucci had stents placed in her heart to hold open her clogged arteries.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
This shedding shouldn’t be clogged up with notions of the anti-Christ.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
If they are clogged, clear them using a brush or compressed air to stay ahead of it.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s clogged up exports from the world’s top oil-producing region and helped drive prices in London to the highest close in more than two years at almost $93 a barrel, sending consumers searching for alternatives and threatening to push global inflation higher.
—Fiona MacDonald, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Carter’s 6-10 twin towers Jackson and junior Shaqere Kizzee clogged the middle defensively, forcing Kennedale to settle for 3-pointers or difficult jumpers against tight guarding.
—Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Fielder, who’s often been the guy to step up for Boise State (18-11, 10-8 Mountain West) this season, didn’t score a single point as the Fresno State (12-17, 6-12) defense clogged up the paint and took away driving lanes.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Her nose clogged with thick mucus.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget the showerhead, which Daniel said can get clogged with mineral deposits from water.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Some residents blamed the flooding on clogged drainage systems, stating that city authorities ought to have prepared by ensuring there was functional drainage infrastructure ahead of the rainy season.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The deep water was apparently caused by a drain just off the highway that had become clogged.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The edge rusher room was a bit clogged prior to the Dolphins trade of Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, putting lots more residents on the outskirts of urban cores can result in more clogged freeways and undesirable commuting times.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Plus, menopause is likely the culprit as the loss of estrogen increases belly fat, high blood pressure and other factors that increase a person’s risk of clogged arteries.
—Nadine Avola, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026
Water Filters Over time, your water filters can become clogged with contaminants, Godding says.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
With quick medical intervention, Lucci had stents placed in her heart to hold open her clogged arteries.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Italy’s regional courts are clogged with thousands of citizenship cases, while consulates are inundated by applications.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
This shedding shouldn’t be clogged up with notions of the anti-Christ.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
If they are clogged, clear them using a brush or compressed air to stay ahead of it.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s clogged up exports from the world’s top oil-producing region and helped drive prices in London to the highest close in more than two years at almost $93 a barrel, sending consumers searching for alternatives and threatening to push global inflation higher.
—Fiona MacDonald, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Carter’s 6-10 twin towers Jackson and junior Shaqere Kizzee clogged the middle defensively, forcing Kennedale to settle for 3-pointers or difficult jumpers against tight guarding.
—Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Fielder, who’s often been the guy to step up for Boise State (18-11, 10-8 Mountain West) this season, didn’t score a single point as the Fresno State (12-17, 6-12) defense clogged up the paint and took away driving lanes.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Her nose clogged with thick mucus.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget the showerhead, which Daniel said can get clogged with mineral deposits from water.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
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The future of transportation in congested cities like Atlanta may soon be taking flight.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jamming and spoofing also slowed marine traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, a congested shipping lane that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas exports and where precise navigation is essential, Windward’s data showed.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mara also grabbed eight rebounds and blocked five shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the end of the second period of Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City, Mangiapane worked hard to win a puck battle, giving him a chance to set Ilya Mikheyev up before his pass was blocked.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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But he has been hampered by injuries the past two seasons, missing three games in 2024 and nine last season because of a hamstring injury and broken collarbone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The latest firings only added to concerns inside the Justice Department and FBI that counterterrorism and intelligence investigations could become hampered by a loss of national security experts, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But a few factors complicate his path to the majors, perhaps most notably being obstructed by Bryce Harper at first base.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The owner, listed on the claim as Genesis GSA Strategic One LLC, county officials interfered with and obstructed the federal government's authority to enforce immigration law and open detention sites.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war has further impeded the flow of weapons, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talj to the media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since the conflict began, Iran has impeded flow through the Strait of Hormuz.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Natural-looking, minimally invasive rejuvenation, without the overfilled look.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Song continued firing at the wounded officer, as well as at two correctional officers, until his rifle jammed, authorities said.—
Sue Ambrose,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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After Jonathan Diller was shot, prosecutors say Rivera pointed the weapon at Rosen, but the gun jammed.—
Alice Gainer,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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