CLOGS Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

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

2 of 2

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

Song’s picks start at just $13, including cool-girl clogs and a practical slouchy tote. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Slip into these warm clogs from the Martha Stewart collaboration this fall. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Cleaning your washing machine filter helps prevent odors and clogs. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 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 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

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

Bond yields Persistent inflation, tariffs and whipsawing gas prices are not the only obstacles complicating the task for the Fed.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Harley has some internal and external obstacles to make that happen.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Verb

The effect essentially gives Roman a parking spot in space, enabling engineers on Earth to remain in constant contact with the telescope, while making sure Earth never blocks its view of the cosmos.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
If the teams refuse to enroll the players who benefit from the TRO, those players could petition Hoffman to clarify that his order also blocks the SEC from punishing schools.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocks

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

Even if a large storm has disrupted power lines or internet access, a high-quality walkie-talkie should transmit your communications, as long as there are no severe obstructions or blockage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
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

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