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
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The clogs are available in cafe, dune and pecan.
—Nora Colomer
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
But opponents say the hikes are unreasonable and could prompt some restaurants to eliminate on-street dining and could cause hotel guests to clog streets by double parking.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
With her makeup-free glow and black clogs, Ellis on her hip and Lily following along on a leash, Lupe looks like the Earth mother of Woodstock.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The clogs are available in cafe, dune and pecan.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nationally, millions of protesters clogged streets and public squares in major cities and tiny towns from New York City to Boston, Chicago and San Diego.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
But opponents say the hikes are unreasonable and could prompt some restaurants to eliminate on-street dining and could cause hotel guests to clog streets by double parking.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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But formidable obstacles remain in the way of a durable peace in Gaza, where a ceasefire collapsed in March after nearly two months of relative calm when Israel unleashed a barrage of airstrikes.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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But even with these obstacles, oddsmakers seem to believe the Bucs have plot armor.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These tools can block dangerous websites, alert you to phishing attempts and keep your personal data secure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Foothill also combined for six blocks and slowed down several kill attempts by partially blocking balls at the net.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since pre-shredded cheeses are coated in anti-caking agents that can impede melting, our Test Kitchen recommends grating your own cheese from a block or wedge.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The new method could allow the scientific community to overcome one of the key hurdles associated with fusion energy – maintaining plasma stability.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Staffing costs and availability are chief among the reasons, the organization adds, both because skilled individuals can’t be sourced in rural areas and because the traditional long hours and on-call schedules poses further hurdles for recruitment.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump faced criminal counts of conspiring to obstruct justice, concealing documents and making false statements.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Laboratory testing capacities at the CDC and expert guidance to analyze local trends may also be hampered during the shutdown, experts say.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to Delaware County court records, LaSota was charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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The footage does not show that, and Garcia Venegas was never charged with obstruction or any other crime.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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