How to Use clog in a Sentence

clog

1 of 2 noun

• There's a clog in the kitchen sink.
• In testing, this clog proved true to size and easy to clean.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2023
• Pour the hot water down the drain to dissolve and wash away any grease clogs.
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
• The best way to avoid those clogs is to close the sink drain during a shave, then wipe up the refuse and throw it in the trash. 3.
  — Rachel Kurzius, Anchorage Daily News, 30 May 2023
• What’s driving the trend in clogs, from Saint Laurent to J.Crew?
  — Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 29 Sep. 2023
• Shoppers can choose from styles such as the Echo clog or the Classic Lined clog.
  — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
• Each of the couple wore the oatmeal-colored suede clogs.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2023
• Two workers searching for the source of a clog uncovered a crack in one of the tubes.
  — Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
• If your drain still seems clogged, use a snake made for heavy-duty clogs.
  — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
• This sticky gray protein clogs up the blood sugar drain.
  — Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023
• The coziness of slippers, the durable soles of a wear-with-anything clog.
  — Jaimie Potters, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
• The shoes come with the ogre’s classic ear buttons and button for his large nose placed on the clog’s holes in front of the shoe.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
• The Boston clog has been around for a minute, but the Birk explosion seems to have no end in sight.
  — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 16 Sep. 2022
• Each foot was adorned in a loose-fitting 1970s-style clog sandal.
  — Scott Johnson, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2023
• These clever products are available in slip-on, clog, mule, and bootie form.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
• After two hours have passed, pour boiling water down the drain, which should now be cleared of the clog.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
• Crocs' clog was once mocked, but it has become adored in recent years.
  — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 22 July 2021
• Anyway, driving a Prius in Sport mode is like going to a track meet in nurse’s clogs.
  — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Mar. 2023
• Your feet will love these sneakers, clogs, and loafers from brands like Brooks, Skechers, and Cole Haan.
  — Brittany Chrusciel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
• This clog style mule from Vince has a big rounded toe, similar to a boot.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
• Items will float in floodwaters and clog storm drains and stream channels.
  — Michael Donohue, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2021
• From the classic fun clogs to the stylish slip-ons to the rugged work shoes, these up-to-50%-off deals on Crocs shoes are timely and truly a can't-miss right now.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
• Any more than this can cause problems like clogs or backups.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
• To help, consider clogs or shorter styles that let more air in.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
• If the clog still remains, call in a professional plumber.
  — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 21 Nov. 2022
• That's a nicer way of saying some sunscreens cause breakouts, lead to excess shine, and clog pores.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 29 Mar. 2022
• To go alongside, find Cos’ billowing blouse and a pair of Birkenstock clogs to match.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
• Some look more like a slipper or a clog, while others resemble a loafer with the back half of the upper cut off.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
• The closed-toe clog means this shoe works right now to add a lift to summer dresses and maxi skirts, and later with jeans and cozy knits when fall hits.
  — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022
• For long days of travel, pair them with a cozy sweatshirt and clogs, or for brunch and other plans in the city, add a sweater, puffer vest, and your go-to sneakers.
  — Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023

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clog

2 of 2 verb

• The sink was clogged by dirt and grease.
• The drain clogs easily because the opening is so small.
• The ears get wet, and the tips of the aids often get clogged.
  — Annie Lane, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Aug. 2023
• The saw’s bar and the groove that the chain runs in will eventually get clogged with gunk.
  — Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
• That buildup is what clogs your pores and brings about new pimples.
  — Kathleen Felton, Health, 28 June 2023
• The soil of the battlefield coats their uniforms, fills their lungs, clogs their guns.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2023
• His roof and gutters had been clogged with ash and debris.
  — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
• Pop your ears using these tips, and learn how to keep them from clogging in the first place.
  — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
• The brushroll’s self-cleaning design doesn’t get clogged up with pet hair.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
• What to Consider The spray bottle tips are known to clog or be faulty.
  — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
• That snow can pile up and clog your vents, causing your goggles to fog.
  — Leslie Hsu Oh, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2023
• Keep in Mind The nozzle gets stuck and is easily clogged.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
• Just be aware that silicone is known to clog pores, so this isn’t the best pick for the acne-prone skin.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
• Smoke coated the back of their throats and clogged their nostrils with the acrid smell of melting plastic.
  — Julia Shipley, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2024
• One caveat, whether the paint is sprayed or brushed on: Don’t clog the weep holes at the bottom of the frame on the exterior.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
• For years, the city blamed her staff for clogging the pipes with grease and causing a sewage backup.
  — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
• The gel formula leaves no white cast, is reef friendly, and won’t clog pores.
  — ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
• The rest of the Dunkin’ employees seemed less than thrilled to make the bev, though, which makes sense, now knowing that the machine gets clogged by the Munchkins.
  — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2023
• The benzene-free formula leaves no white residue and won't clog the pores on your scalp.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023
• Google says the change should result in less spam clogging your inbox.
  — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2023
• In the past, the jail had a hard time with covers and pages being torn out and used to cover a light or clog a toilet.
  — Mike Jones, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2023
• The latch for the collection bag often gets clogged with clippings.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
• Check emitters and heads to ensure they’re not clogged and are working.
  — Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
• The Heat clogged the lane with defenders, hence Brown’s issues with turning the ball over.
  — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
• Gutter screens can help, but they often get clogged up.
  — Time, 22 Aug. 2023
• So at rush hour, the Jaba road was clogged with a long line of Palestinian buses, trucks, and cars.
  — Nathan Thrall, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2023
• No more pick-and-rolls with our 3-point shooters, but instead clogging the lane.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
• These are led mostly by youths who chant and light afire the piles of garbage clogging the city because of strikes by garbage workers.
  — Aurelien Breeden, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2023
• Crowds jostle around bathrooms whose pipes are often clogged.
  — Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
• Developing a sprayer that can reliably brighten clouds is no easy feat, because seawater tends to clog up as salt builds up.
  — Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024