rancidities

noun

plural of rancidity
as in stenches

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  1. reeks
  2. spices
  3. funks
Noun
  • This isn't to say America doesn't have problems, or that both political parties aren't far too polarized – but this kind of negativity reeks of ignorance and hubris.
    — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • And when the wind whips, the air reeks of a potent campfire — but no campers are around.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of reeks
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  • To make it, toss the shrimp in a simple blend of chili powder and spices, brown them in a skillet and transfer to a plate.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of spices
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  • The Padres managed just five hits, with one bouncing off a base to plate their first run of the game and another off a pitcher’s glove cracking the door open for a hitter in the deepest of funks.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • The flip side of all this is that Perez’s terrific career has been marked by funks and spurts … just seldom this early.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of funks
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