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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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2
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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
This minimalist view served to align everyone's efforts and remove unnecessary details that cluttered our workdays.
—Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Some locals argue the wraps are visual clutter and violate city aesthetics.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Noun
An Abundance of Apps Keeping too many apps not only clutters the home screen but also takes up valuable storage space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
This minimalist view served to align everyone's efforts and remove unnecessary details that cluttered our workdays.
—Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
Clean lines and rich, matte finishes create a calming visual aesthetic, reducing the mental clutter that comes from busy days at school.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Some locals argue the wraps are visual clutter and violate city aesthetics.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter
Noun
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Thelma stopped reading at the sound of a commotion: loud thuds and shoes slapping on the floor.—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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In an episode full of all kinds of commotion, the most consequential plotline is Miranda’s son Brady getting a two-time hookup pregnant.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the Western story triumphed on all fronts, it was increasingly burdened with a melancholy nostalgia.—
Paul Andrew Hutton
August 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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Anecdotal evidence and the experience of countless Americans across the country strongly suggest that State laws and regulations can significantly burden commerce in other States, raising costs unnecessarily and harming markets nationwide.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
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The film’s most trenchant scenes involve Gere in states of repose or regret or nostalgia, especially when psychically disarrayed in a chair with a camera facing toward him, wondering what, for example, desire smells like.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many brands also offer brewers in a variety of colors and finishes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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This is particularly important for the healthcare field, especially for enterprises use-cases, as healthcare data is largely unstructured and frequently found in a variety of different modalities.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Prior to Vance's arrival in the rural vacation spot, the Secret Service reportedly brought disturbances to Charlbury, a village with just 3,000 residents.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane center is also tracking two other disturbances, one in the north-central Atlantic and one just off Louisiana’s coast.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nix was very efficient for a rookie, piling up 12.5 first downs per game, not far behind Daniels’ number of 13.2 (which tied with Josh Allen).—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Top professional traders piled into solar stock Enphase Energy , with active ownership rising nearly 8%, Morgan Stanley found.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Aug. 2025
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On a Date muddles bergamot with black currant liqueur for a lighter take on the trend.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
13 Aug. 2025
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Financial experts warn ignoring the pass-through effect of tariffs onto consumers could muddle the debate on inflation, especially as the Federal Reserve and investors gauge long-term risks.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Clutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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