clogging

verb

Definition of cloggingnext
present participle of clog
1
as in blocking
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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2
as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of a court system clogged by frivolous suits

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogging
  1. blocking
  2. impeding
  3. obstructing
Verb
  • Instead, try blocking the first 60-90 minutes of your day as focus time.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of blocking
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  • Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.
    Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • For individuals who are unable to pay the fines, alternative punishments could include impeding passport renewal, vehicle registration, obtaining country exit permits, or the ability to acquire or renew driver's licenses.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeding
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  • Bateman posted bond but was arrested again, accused of obstructing justice in a federal investigation.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructing
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clogged (up)

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