clutter (up)

verb

Definition of clutter (up)next
as in to obstruct

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
  1. obstruct
  2. dam
  3. stop
  4. clog
  5. close
Verb
  • Just two months earlier, Washington imposed sanctions on 16 other high-ranking officials accused of obstructing the vote and human rights violations.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Persist in your quest for clarity, because after Mercury’s direct station on December 15, more solutions will be available, even if the road is still obstructed for you somewhat.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of obstruct
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  • This recent catch is especially notable because the species population is believed to have dropped by at least 95% in the last century, according to National Geographic, as a result of overfishing, damming, siltation, and destruction of spawning and breeding grounds.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Envisioning a New and Undiscovered River Historical and scientific records yield only a few clues about what the Klamath River was like before it was dammed.
    Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of dam
Verb
  • The threat of a new trade war with the U.S. after the reelection of Donald Trump means exports will probably stop being a major growth driver after contributing to nearly a quarter of economic expansion this year.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
  • How to stop being so codependent The good news, according to both therapists, is that there are ways to become more independent without having to drift apart—and an easy way to start is by showing yourself some love.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of stop
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  • Many oily substances can be comedogenic, which is a rather funny sounding medical term that means clogging up your pores.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Does his white beard hair ever clog up the sink or anything?
    Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of clog
Verb
  • There was also plenty of high drama, like Rachel pausing and closing her eyes before standing on the wobbly platform for the last time.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Crane has claimed the window will never close under his ownership tenure.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of close
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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