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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1
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
Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
Cleaning your shower drain regularly is a good way to prevent clogs and burst pipes that can be caused by obstruction.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Shauna Bell, who lives along Van Buren, said the nearby stormwater drain is constantly clogged from highway debris, which floods her yard.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
With the strap down, these clogs hold the heel securely and are great for wandering around the streets of a foreign city, walking the dogs, or even a little hike.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Oct. 2025
Cleaning your shower drain regularly is a good way to prevent clogs and burst pipes that can be caused by obstruction.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
But Davis and Lively — who are both really centers that can't shoot — have clogged Dallas' spacing, and Flagg's size has occasionally been an impediment in covering younger guards.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Shauna Bell, who lives along Van Buren, said the nearby stormwater drain is constantly clogged from highway debris, which floods her yard.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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Shiffrin doesn't view this as an obstacle either, nor something to fear at this stage of the game.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Minister Kabawat’s optimism comes despite immense obstacles.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Historical accounts say about 150 men under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Stapleton blocked these horsemen.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here, a selection of hard-working blue light sunscreens to add to your free radical-blocking regimen.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Martinez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shooting presented unique logistical hurdles, with different sequences filmed across multiple golf courses around Manila’s peripheries due to restrictions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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But economists warned Argentina’s assets — and the US government’s bet on Milei’s success — still face hurdles.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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She was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree child abuse, felonious assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, investigators said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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After the gargantuan task of playing a six-hour and 39-minute baseball game, it was almost expected that the Dodgers would be somewhat hampered, but the Toronto Blue Jays not only had the same circumstances, but handily won Game 4.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Arrests were made for offenses including obstruction of the highway, hindering law enforcement duties, and assault on police.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
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Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a recent episode of Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler, the Prince of Wales opened up to host Eugene Levy about the late Duke of Edinburgh’s famously sharp (and occasionally unintentional) sense of humor, recalling how much laughter filled their family gatherings.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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