1
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the discovery that a ton of hair was clogging the drain in the tub
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clogging
The giveaway turned a legal stalemate into a community event, bringing traffic-clogging crowds, heartfelt thanks and rare applause for a grower accustomed to seeing his labor go largely unnoticed.
—
Gary Kazanjian,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Teams who already slack way off Green defensively would also force James to beat them from the outside while clogging as much space for Curry to operate.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
—
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The detection comes as communities across the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta continue to grapple with the invasive species, which can rapidly reproduce and attach themselves to hard surfaces, clogging water intake pipes and damaging infrastructure while disrupting native ecosystems.
—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Every one of those artery-clogging particles carries a single apoB molecule on its surface, which is what makes the protein such a useful counting tool.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 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.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Shoppers with sensitive skin love how the lightweight formula refreshes their appearance without clogging pores.
—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Maine The loop through Acadia National Park can be completed in an hour when summer tourists aren't clogging the 27-mile, two-lane artery.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Gary Kazanjian,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Teams who already slack way off Green defensively would also force James to beat them from the outside while clogging as much space for Curry to operate.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
—
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The detection comes as communities across the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta continue to grapple with the invasive species, which can rapidly reproduce and attach themselves to hard surfaces, clogging water intake pipes and damaging infrastructure while disrupting native ecosystems.
—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Every one of those artery-clogging particles carries a single apoB molecule on its surface, which is what makes the protein such a useful counting tool.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 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.
—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Shoppers with sensitive skin love how the lightweight formula refreshes their appearance without clogging pores.
—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Maine The loop through Acadia National Park can be completed in an hour when summer tourists aren't clogging the 27-mile, two-lane artery.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogging
Verb
-
Samsung built that into the S26 Ultra’s display at a hardware level, using a filter layer that acts like tiny vertical blinds sitting inside the panel itself, physically blocking light from travelling sideways.
-
It’s made from a soft, breathable fabric that’s comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time, and features secure zippered pockets with RFID-blocking protection in order to prevent digital theft of your information.
Verb
-
Florida’s sanctuary city laws forbid local governments from impeding ICE from doing its job, such as by not sharing information with the federal government.
-
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Verb
-
Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.
-
The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
Verb
-
Critics argue that the approach risks hampering Europe’s competitiveness.
-
The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.
Verb
-
In 1976, Miami Marine Stadium’s bicentennial fireworks show drew a causeway-jamming capacity crowd of 15,000 while a downtown Miami parade attracted about 5,000 people.
-
Russia responded by outfitting the glide bombs with Kometa satellite navigation modules that are more resistant to jamming.
Verb
-
This raises concerns as companies reduce entry-level hiring, hindering the development of crucial tacit knowledge.
-
Over the decades the O’odham placed some barbed wire along the border to keep livestock from straying into the neighboring country, limiting the spread of maladies such as foot-and-mouth disease and hindering cattle thieves.
Verb
-
The moms aren’t embarrassing their kids.
-
Several other policy changes led to blowback from the public and Starmer was forced to make a series of embarrassing U-turns that provided political capital for opponents and fed beliefs that the prime minister didn’t stand for much.
Cite this Entry
“Clogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
