CLOGGING Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

clogging

verb

present participle of clog

as in blocking

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 impeding

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

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Recent Examples of clogging One of the pipes was abandoned and out of service due to clogging. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 For more instant results, salicylic acid completes the trio by exfoliating away dead surface cells and pore-clogging buildup, helping refine the look of large pores standing between you and that aforementioned glassy glow. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 The Or Foundation estimates that upcyclers and resellers there already manage to recirculate 25 million garments each month, but there is room for improvement — as the waste currently clogging the beaches demonstrates — with the support of brands. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Tracy has gone from possible committee member to third wheel, and running backs without either volume or high-value touches shouldn’t be clogging your bench. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Sticky beta-amyloid can build into brain-clogging plaque over decades, eventually spurring neuron-killing tau tangles that lead to symptoms. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Between the konbini walkthroughs, snack hauls and taste-test rankings clogging your For You page, a bag of chips has quietly become a reason to book a flight. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 That’s courtesy of the charcoal, which draws out follicle-clogging impurities that cause buildup on the scalp. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 Cornstarch can create issues like clogging sprayers, impeding root growth, or interfering with leaf function. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clogging

Verb

So far, anti-AI legislation has taken the form of blocking subsidies for AI data centers.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
With all that swirling around them, the presidential motorcade meant to bring Kate, Hal, Grace, and Todd back to Air Force One gets waylaid by protesters blocking the entrance to Heathrow airport.

— Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of blocking

Verb

The insects tunnel their way into the trunk, impeding the tree’s water and nutrient supply and killing it within a year.

— Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
There’s also a 24-hour gym, a light and airy place with multiple cardio machines, weight training equipment, and floor space for yoga, stretching, or floor exercises (and enough room to do so without impeding on anyone else’s space).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of impeding

Verb

One deputy was caught directly under branches and the tree's trunk, but was spared in part by the SUV obstructing the fall.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
In addition to the outstanding warrants, the suspects also face charges for theft and obstructing peace officers.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstructing

Verb

Kyiv sees this as an attempt to pressure it into concessions by hampering its aerial defense and military operations.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Virus-carrying midges are hampering deer season in South Dakota, where an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease has prompted South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to issue deer license refunds.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of hampering

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The team identified a process known as jamming, in which the movement of these regions becomes increasingly restricted.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
The crew decamped to Joshua Tree, jamming around a campfire and recording in a makeshift studio in their Airbnb.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of jamming

Verb

And warming temperatures are hindering their ability to perform essential functions.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
But DistroKid nevertheless hit Sahunta with a copyright strike, freezing his royalty payments and potentially hindering his ability to put out future releases.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of hindering

Verb

My New York neighbors barely said hello; in Singapore, a stranger would probably politely look away rather than risk embarrassing you.

— Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
After those results went public, embarrassing Muñiz and a few other judges, the Florida Bar stopped conducting surveys and publishing the results … leaving Florida voters with even fewer resources.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026