Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "clogged"
  • past participle of clog.
  • past tense form of clog.

clogged

ADJECTIVE
costive
Synonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said on Tuesday.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“At first, I heard it was clogged arteries. Because he did have clogged arteries. He had a problem with that,” he said.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Flooding in Accra is exacerbated by a poor drainage system, including clogged gutters and the construction of illegal structures on waterways.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

“Put them away until we need them. They clogged the energy. Everything is already so stuffy here.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training