clutter (up)

verb

Definition of clutter (up)next
as in to obstruct

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
  1. obstruct
  2. dam
  3. stop
  4. clog
  5. close
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  • This view is shared by several other exchange operators, which oppose the CFTC’s creation of granular rules meant to obstruct affiliates.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 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 obstruct
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  • Then dams and expanding farmlands dried it up and turned it into a patchwork of fields, roads and towns.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Mormon Flat, which dams Canyon Lake, was constructed in 1925, and is one of SRP’s oldest dams.
    — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dam
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  • The city’s public works team and its Parks, Recreation and Marine bureau were working to secure it, putting up sandbags and rebuilding the berm to stop water intrusion.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kodiak says its autonomous system is designed to identify emergency vehicles, stopped vehicles, lane closures and accident scenes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stop
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  • The slip-ons have a clog-like feel, but the low-profile silhouette looks so luxurious—honestly, they could be mistaken for The Row.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Some oils can also be comedogenic and clog the follicle, which gets in the way of growth.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of clog
Verb
  • The path to closing the merger was often a rocky one and at times seemed likely to derail.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Ritual Lobby Bar closes the night with Art Deco sconces and plush couches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of close
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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