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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttering (up)
Verb
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This primer, however, keeps them in place, without clogging pores or making your skin feel heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026 -
These buildups are especially common in areas with hard water and often go unnoticed until the faucet starts spraying unevenly or clogging.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Yshay Fuller, 33, faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, obstructing justice and neglect by a legal guardian, court records show.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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He also was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor resisting or obstructing a peace officer after trying to flee the scene, according to CHP Stockton office spokesperson Officer Itzel Aguilar.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Dulgeroff estimated that closing the La Jolla Rec Center would result in a budget reduction of $231,975.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Hernandez will compete in the Southern Section finals on Saturday with the goal of closing her high school athletics career at the end of the month at the state track and field championships in Clovis.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The storm never fully fired, and Lisius and George eventually made their way back to Arlington, stopping for tacos along the way.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The setup is as simple as plugging it in — there’s no warm-up time, and cleanup is just as easy thanks to the removable tray and included cleaning brush.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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These are great for charging electric toothbrushes, plugging your phone in at night and powering hair dryers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Cluttering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttering%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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