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as in stench
a strong unpleasant smell
a terrible reek coming from the garbage can
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Recent Examples of reek
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
This policy reeks of racial bias.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
When he was lugged in Saugus in 2011, reeking of cheap domestic lager, he was first told to turn off the engine in his unmarked MSP Crown Vic.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The entire episode reeks of everlasting ineptitude.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
This policy reeks of racial bias.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Once Catalina was asleep, Pedro tossed his backpack, reeking of the day’s clothes, into the bedroom.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
When he was lugged in Saugus in 2011, reeking of cheap domestic lager, he was first told to turn off the engine in his unmarked MSP Crown Vic.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reek
Noun
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For once, the stench at the Big A is not just coming from the bullpen.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The sheets will absorb the stench while adding a pleasant scent.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Firefighters have been battling more than 150 other wildfires in Georgia and Florida that have sent smoky haze into places far from the flames, triggering air quality warnings for some cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still, his colleagues spent hours searching for him, peering through a haze of radioactive steam and smoke that would eventually kill some of them.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Browns are full of carbon and will keep things from smelling bad.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Get him to smell that ocean breeze, stick his feet in the sand — really relax.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These sensors enable real-time monitoring across a wide range of conditions, including low light, fog, and obstructed environments, while onboard AI and machine-learning classifiers help identify and flag potential threats.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nikola Jokic stunk in Game 3 on Thursday in Minneapolis.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And after a decade without postseason play in town, few fans have been brave enough to suggest the team should have intentionally stunk again instead.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The reporting and visual components offer a clear warning — for Atlanta and beyond — of the need for thoughtful planning for these centers as AI and cloud storage needs grow.—
Hugo Rojo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Set the scene No view of Mount Fuji is ever guaranteed—clouds can roll in, swaths of mist can form a thick shroud, and rain showers can obscure the steep slopes—but on a clear day, the views from Gora Kadan Fuji are absolutely breathtaking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite this, many people are still hesitant to add tinted mousses, moisturizers, and mists to their regular beauty routine.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Reek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reek. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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