GRIDLOCKING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

gridlocking

verb

present participle of gridlock

as in filling

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Its buttery, flaky crust is finished with a traditional lattice design, allowing the bright cherry filling to peek through.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
Memorial organizers have stood up a second wall nearby that is filling with names.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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Some of the top documentary filmmakers in the world soon will be packing their bags for Toronto, preparing for a curtain call at one of the world’s most important cinematic events.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Weipz said the families of the victims had already been packing to head to Washington for the trial.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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In July, Michaels was diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone, which required immediate surgery and the placement of a ureteral stent.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
But Seminole’s Special Magistrate Sherry Sutphen chastised Moncrief, a resident of The Springs neighborhood, for likely damaging the river’s ecology behind his home and obstructing its natural flow.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

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The Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer is made with a lighter consistency that hydrates the face without clogging pores.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Kaolin and bentonite team up with colloidal clay to soak up excess sebum and sweep away pore-clogging buildup, while corn mint powder lends a little extra oil-absorbing power.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of clogging

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But with so many inexperienced agents flooding the industry, finding one who’s actually good has become a game of roulette.

— Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Too early to tell, but the Viceroy name will, no doubt, bring Americans, who are already flooding into Portugal for vacation and often, to settle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

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