as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
keeping a cluttered workshop makes it hard to find the right tool
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Recent Examples of cluttered
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Between gardening supplies, sports equipment, pool toys, and grilling necessities, backyard spaces can quickly get cluttered.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s layered without feeling cluttered—bold walls paired with simpler furnishings, statement pieces balanced by more functional ones—so the overall effect lands as intentional rather than chaotic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
The approach also proved resilient, working even with partial or noisy sensor data and in cluttered environments, marking a step forward in adaptable, real-world robotic manipulation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal is to help drones operate in places where cameras often struggle, like darkness, smoke, snow, fog, or cluttered spaces.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That patchwork is one of the fastest ways to make a space look cluttered.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Excessive branding often draws unnecessary attention and can make an outfit feel cluttered rather than chic.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Several Countertop Appliances In general, clutter does not feel timeless, and keeping every type of appliance out on the kitchen counters feels cluttered.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Between gardening supplies, sports equipment, pool toys, and grilling necessities, backyard spaces can quickly get cluttered.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s layered without feeling cluttered—bold walls paired with simpler furnishings, statement pieces balanced by more functional ones—so the overall effect lands as intentional rather than chaotic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
The approach also proved resilient, working even with partial or noisy sensor data and in cluttered environments, marking a step forward in adaptable, real-world robotic manipulation.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal is to help drones operate in places where cameras often struggle, like darkness, smoke, snow, fog, or cluttered spaces.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That patchwork is one of the fastest ways to make a space look cluttered.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Excessive branding often draws unnecessary attention and can make an outfit feel cluttered rather than chic.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttered
Adjective
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Everything was hot, simple and a little messy in the best way.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shared spaces were left messy, personal belongings spread throughout the house, decor rearranged and boundaries ignored.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over 50 flies clogged the kitchen area air above the three-compartment sink and 20 flies zipped about under the sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The labels bore a photo of the vast sea of blossoms that once carpeted the Valley, now clogged with crowded freeways.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The ex-con who shot NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller to death during a chaotic Queens car stop was hit Monday with the maximum sentence of 115 years to life behind bars.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With less than a year until Chicago’s next mayoral election and amid a growing field of prospective candidates, more city residents hold a dim view of incumbent Brandon Johnson than a positive one about his often-chaotic first term at City Hall, a new poll shows.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the day, McKinley Park is filled with activity, from dog walkers and joggers to families enjoying the outdoors.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The experiences are jumbled in my mind, and the Stations become a story told over many single-frame images, just like any comic book.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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But there are just a half-dozen or so teams to have jumbled their top three spots in the order as much as the Padres and/or used six players at any spot.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series does not touch on the tabloid attention that followed the Beckhams in 2004, when it was alleged that David had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, and the many further accusations of cheating that littered gossip columns after.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Given the extreme amount of growth and change the state has experienced, our schools are burdened by an arbitrary cap set more than a quarter-century ago.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit Miami Housing for All has estimated the county needs around 90,000 additional affordable housing units to close the gap, and census data shows nearly 60% of renters in the Greater Miami area are rent burdened.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cluttered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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