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as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a scrapbook that was a clutter of snapshots, diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings
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as in commotion
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clutter created by the exhibitors setting up for the annual state fair
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as in to burden
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as in to disarray
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Recent Examples of clutter
David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Metal signposts, tires and other trash clutter the waterway.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Throughout his years working in post-production, Costantini had accumulated more and more hard drives, which had begun to clutter his bookshelves and gather dust in his basement.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This was made possible by its optical seeker, which used infrared and ultraviolet sensors to lock onto targets without being confused by background clutter.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Metal signposts, tires and other trash clutter the waterway.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers—that actually have their lids (for now, anyway).
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Throughout his years working in post-production, Costantini had accumulated more and more hard drives, which had begun to clutter his bookshelves and gather dust in his basement.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter
Noun
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Subscribe to Stocks @ Night today and see what the commotion will be about tomorrow today.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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His parents, who help run the local taco chain, stood in customized Villa’s jerseys and marveled at the commotion Monday.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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And that’s how the forward ended up under a too-bright light at the end of this season, burdened with the unfortunate responsibility of being one of the few players the front office felt was worth investing in long term.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rising housing costs, property taxes and living expenses continue to burden working families and seniors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
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Seen in a video that moves through the abandoned and disarrayed hallways of the pediatric intensive care unit at Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital in northern Gaza were several babies whose unattended bodies lay on separate hospital beds.—
Yasmine Salam,
NBC News,
2 Dec. 2023
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The incident that led to the murder charge occurred in May 2015, when Proctor and another LAPD officer, Jonathan Kawahara, responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both the Emmy-winning actress and her husband have been arrested in the past on domestic-disturbance charges.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The country is the most indebted nation in the world, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of almost 230% in 2025, data from the International Monetary Fund showed, and increased fiscal spending risks piling more debt.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Skiers can get the latest snow report with a touch of a button on their phones these days, but nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado’s ski resorts keep them around — and film them with 24-hour webcams.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ken Holland, general manager, B Holland arrived on the scene of a muddling franchise that had lost four straight first-round series to the same opponent.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The new estimate was based on accounting for some of those muddling data points.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Clutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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