as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
she's not one to let moral principle be a clog upon her conscience
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1
as in to block
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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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
a court system clogged by frivolous suits
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Recent Examples of clog
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell reported at a press conference on Wednesday that issues like clogs from Mardi Gras beads caused some bollards to malfunction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Even if the appliance appears to run smoothly, deep cleaning should be done at least monthly to rid the appliance of mineral buildup that can clog nozzles and water lines.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
These signs usually indicate several issues like clogs and obstructions or worn out parts.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell reported at a press conference on Wednesday that issues like clogs from Mardi Gras beads caused some bollards to malfunction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Auto racing circuit Formula 1 has staged races for the past two years, with the November event clogging traffic and necessitating all manner of closures and adjustments up and down the famous Strip.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Even if the appliance appears to run smoothly, deep cleaning should be done at least monthly to rid the appliance of mineral buildup that can clog nozzles and water lines.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clog
Noun
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As a result, digital health companies such as Hims & Hers have been prescribing compounded semaglutide as an alternative for patients who are navigating volatile supply hurdles and insurance obstacles.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Researchers conducted a study where people agreed to block the internet from their smartphones for just two weeks.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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Protesters blocked trucks carrying Palisades fire debris from reaching a landfill in Calabasas.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Without such reform, unmanageable debt will continue to impede these countries from investing in domestic green industrial strategies or in other measures to prevent and respond to climate, health, and other emergencies.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The leader of a political region within the broader nation, Dodik was at the time under U.S. sanctions by the Trump administration for actively obstructing American efforts to prevent more bloodshed.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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For instance, President Donald Trump and the GOP have threatened to block disaster relief for Californian wildfires, to obstruct the return of federal relief for state and local tax payments, and to roll back the massive industrial investments from Biden-era legislation.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Limiting the federal funding would hamper Medicaid's ability to help states during difficult economic times, when demand for coverage rises with falling employment and incomes, while states also have fewer tax dollars to spend.—
Phil Galewitz,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The network will fill Reid’s slot with Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele; the trio currently hosts The Weekend, which airs Saturday and Sunday mornings.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
23 Feb. 2025
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The group on Mondays will lead two hours, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The move will have direct implications for Joy Reid, the anchor who currently fills 7 p.m.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Clog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clog. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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