Thesaurus results for CLOGS

clogs 1 of 2

noun

plural of clog

as in obstacles

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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clogs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clog

as in blocks

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 hampers

to create difficulty for the work or activity of a court system clogged by frivolous suits

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Recent Examples of clogs

Noun

Cleaning your washing machine filter helps prevent odors and clogs. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 The Five Star Weekend actress added a black jacket, white socks trimmed with green stripes, and a pair of olive green slip-on clogs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 If your pipes see consistent hair clogs or other clumpy particles, consider adding a drain cover to your system to catch these particles and prevent them from clogging your drains. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Discover more steep discounts on supportive shoes at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale below, including these charming $30 clogs that effortlessly transition from summer into fall. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 To help prevent clogs, clean your gutters regularly, especially after heavy storms. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Open the zipper circling the side of the boot, and the entire ankle section removes to leave a set of slide-on clogs. — New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Its dual anti-tangle brush assembly prevents hair clogs, while a self-emptying base holds up to seven weeks of debris. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Verb

The fine powder clogs their digestive systems and prevents them from eating plants. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026 Their active roster is predominantly right-handed, which clogs up some of the lineup decisions for Roberts. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 In the future, says Dukhovny, flying cars will be as ubiquitous in the skies of New York as ordinary cars are now — with none of the congestion that clogs our streets. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026 This scale quickly clogs ordinary solar stills, much like calcium buildup ruins your bathroom showerhead. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 Bednar’s white board during the playoffs never seems to have an answer for a team that takes away the rush, clogs the neutral zone and clamps down on the tempo. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 At the conservancy’s Rosemont Preserve, volunteers have essentially removed all invasive castor bean, arundo (which clogs streams) and tree tobacco, which crowd out native plants and harm the landscape. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Although convenient, dryer sheets can leave a residue that clogs the lint trap and contributes to buildup. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026 Vegetation clogs its steep banks. — David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogs

Noun

Dad and kid navigate various obstacles and their own family issues in a touching story exploring grief and adulthood.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The design is meant to move around any obstacles, including the free weights collection near your pilates mat, meaning no more sweaty spots in your home gym.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Verb

Those vents allow the heat generated by your TV to escape, but when dust blocks them, the internal system can overheat, forcing your TV to work harder.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
But Dorsey’s Jesus Jimenez blocks the punt and Henry Badge picks up the bouncing ball in the end zone with no time left for a 19-14 win.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocks

Noun

Large projects consist of a spider’s web of deadlines, a mishmash of budgets, a cavalcade of different teams to organize and a litany of regulatory hurdles to clear.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
This can include an agility tunnel, adjustable jumping hurdles, pause box, a frisbee and a training whistle.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurdles

Verb

Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor in which an individual willfully disobeys or impedes a congressional investigation.

— Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of impedes

Noun

The bar also removed landscaping rocks and other potential obstructions to help water drain away from the property.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
State justice officials also claimed that Menlo Park forced the developers to pay the city attorney’s legal bills in supporting the municipality’s obstructions against the project.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstructions

Verb

Keanu Reeves jams out with his band, Dogstar, at their concert at Carlswerk Victoria in Cologne, Germany on July 2.

— Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
That crud jams up the works of your coffee maker, slows brewing down, and impacts the taste of your morning brew.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026