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as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
a scrapbook that was a clutter of snapshots, diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings
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as in commotion
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
the clutter created by the exhibitors setting up for the annual state fair
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as in to burden
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as in to disarray
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Recent Examples of clutter
Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
This not only creates a cleaner aesthetic but also allows the wearer to read the time intuitively, without the clutter of unnecessary markings.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Some prefer having cash to pay bills or meet urgent financial needs, while others simply want to avoid cluttering their wallets with unused cards.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Stock the Car Keep a stash of extra plastic bags in your car to catch clutter.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
This not only creates a cleaner aesthetic but also allows the wearer to read the time intuitively, without the clutter of unnecessary markings.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
Instead of cluttering your space with multiple hair tools, this versatile device streamlines your routine and saves you money by doing it all-in-one.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Some prefer having cash to pay bills or meet urgent financial needs, while others simply want to avoid cluttering their wallets with unused cards.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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According to footage obtained by TMZ, at least one guard appeared to lose balance amidst the scuffle, reportedly injuring their leg in the commotion.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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All that commotion in response to a threat is, again, what shows up as swelling.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
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The report said the fees disproportionately burden lower-income households, which tend to make smaller, more frequent electronic deposits into their children’s accounts.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump believes regulations unnecessarily burden companies, especially small- and medium-sized businesses.Rohit Arora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Seen in a video that moves through the abandoned and disarrayed hallways of the pediatric intensive care unit at Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital in northern Gaza were several babies whose unattended bodies lay on separate hospital beds.Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2023
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Hybrid data is here to stay, so don’t let data disarray slow innovation or undermine smart business decision making.Ram Venkatesh, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022
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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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According to The Weather Channel, the disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical depression and possibly Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday and the system could become a hurricane in the western Caribbean.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The disturbance sits 345 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica.Elisa Raffa, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Democrats now hold a 51-49 advantage in the Senate, including the independents who caucus with them, but that will change in January and Republicans could pile up more wins.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fresh herbs, such as basil or mint, can be muddled to release their natural oils, adding a fresh aromatic element to cocktails.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Murphy’s recent shows at his legacy home base, FX, have been muddled and baroque, but on ABC, he’s got the goods, as evidenced by the premiere episode of his new show set on a luxury cruise ship.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Clutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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