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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Slow or clogged drain pipes get exposed to the extreme heat for much longer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Replace Filters Regularly A clogged air filter forces systems to work overtime.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
That's everything from clogged drains to overgrown trees to weak roofs.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Storm drains quickly became clogged with debris carried by the rushing water.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
During that blaze, roads in the Pacific Palisades just to the south of Malibu were so clogged that dozens of drivers were forced to abandon their cars and run as the fire bore down on them.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Back when Foster was winning medals for Great Britain as a long-distance runner — gold in the 1974 European Championships, bronze in the 1976 Olympic Games, gold at the 1978 Commonwealth Games — the streets were not clogged with joggers, which is strange to think of now.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The issue also clogged Bay Area freeways, where bumper-to-bumper traffic jammed up Interstates 80, 880 and 580 and Highways 13 and 24 more than usual for a Friday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
About 10 flies clogged the air at the downstairs bar.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The Gravelines nuclear power plant faced a similar problem last month, when jellyfish clogged up the cooling system to cause four of its units to switch off automatically.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For example, scheduling software might not know that a chip is overheating or that a network connection is clogged.
—Divya Mahajan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
On a macro scale, that effect has been well-documented by photographers, with aerial shots of waterways clogged with plastic, the scars on barren land from deforestation and countless smokestacks spewing pollution into the air.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
According to Sara San Angelo, a professional home cleaner and founder of Confessions of a Cleaning Lady in Charleston, South Carolina, there are many reasons bathroom sinks get clogged.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Howell said a silt protection barrier on the street near the construction site became clogged, leading to an overflow of water.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Slow or clogged drain pipes get exposed to the extreme heat for much longer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Replace Filters Regularly A clogged air filter forces systems to work overtime.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
That's everything from clogged drains to overgrown trees to weak roofs.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Storm drains quickly became clogged with debris carried by the rushing water.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
During that blaze, roads in the Pacific Palisades just to the south of Malibu were so clogged that dozens of drivers were forced to abandon their cars and run as the fire bore down on them.
—Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
There was also a case in which a foreign object, said to be a trashcan lid, clogged another drain.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Back when Foster was winning medals for Great Britain as a long-distance runner — gold in the 1974 European Championships, bronze in the 1976 Olympic Games, gold at the 1978 Commonwealth Games — the streets were not clogged with joggers, which is strange to think of now.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The issue also clogged Bay Area freeways, where bumper-to-bumper traffic jammed up Interstates 80, 880 and 580 and Highways 13 and 24 more than usual for a Friday.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
About 10 flies clogged the air at the downstairs bar.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The Gravelines nuclear power plant faced a similar problem last month, when jellyfish clogged up the cooling system to cause four of its units to switch off automatically.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For example, scheduling software might not know that a chip is overheating or that a network connection is clogged.
—Divya Mahajan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
On a macro scale, that effect has been well-documented by photographers, with aerial shots of waterways clogged with plastic, the scars on barren land from deforestation and countless smokestacks spewing pollution into the air.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
According to Sara San Angelo, a professional home cleaner and founder of Confessions of a Cleaning Lady in Charleston, South Carolina, there are many reasons bathroom sinks get clogged.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogged
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But Congress has long blocked that increase from taking effect, with lawmakers from both parties fearful about the political fallout of voting themselves a pay raise.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the initiative was quickly blocked in court on procedural grounds and later rescinded by the Biden administration.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This greatly simplifies the PuDo problem as well, though these areas often have very congested traffic.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Decades of underinvestment have left the country with congested highways, crumbling bridges, crowded airports — and a disjointed passenger rail network that is underfunded and unreliable.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump was not charged with any crime, but Mueller later shared 10 instances in which the president may have obstructed justice.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer were notified on Friday of an overloaded vessel with 191 migrant onboard being disabled in international waters.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both offer epic burgers, Friday catfish and overloaded sundaes.—
Kat Robinson RIVER VALLEY EATS,
Arkansas Online,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The father tried to close the door but the cousin had jammed a foot in the doorway to prevent the door from closing.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pegula was often the first to change direction in rallies and constantly jammed Sabalenka with body serves to stop her from unleashing returns.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Clogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clogged. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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