as in hazes
an atmospheric condition in which suspended particles in the air rob it of its transparency
couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant
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Recent Examples of reeks
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The town itself is also undergoing a massive urban re-development initiative led by Quasartico — which definitely reeks of gentrification and will probably be nefarious in the long run.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Not just your armpits—your entire body, head to toe, absolutely reeks.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
This reeks of Julia, who is probably the only one Adriana would have admitted her real age to.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Remnants of the explosion The area near the explosion still reeks of sulfur two months after the tragedy, and shrapnel remains scattered at the compound and surrounding farmland.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This reeks of a decision made by a coach and general manager who are on the hot seat.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The garden reeks of rotting figs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The town itself is also undergoing a massive urban re-development initiative led by Quasartico — which definitely reeks of gentrification and will probably be nefarious in the long run.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Not just your armpits—your entire body, head to toe, absolutely reeks.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
This reeks of Julia, who is probably the only one Adriana would have admitted her real age to.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Remnants of the explosion The area near the explosion still reeks of sulfur two months after the tragedy, and shrapnel remains scattered at the compound and surrounding farmland.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This reeks of a decision made by a coach and general manager who are on the hot seat.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeks
Noun
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Along the way, blazes of pyrotechnics, flashes of light and hazes of smoke heightened the set’s intensity.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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However, both of these scenarios resulted in the copious production of complex organic hazes, including molecular formulas that match compounds essential to life processes such as nucleobases, sugars, amino acids, and more.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the offense stinks in London, the D bails them out.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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No one says anyone has to accept that the team stinks.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leave them overnight for footwear that smells much fresher in the morning.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The sunbaked air smells like creosote.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At times, the clouds show bright white, highlighted by the sun.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Chasing the hurricane The aircraft entered the eye of the storm from the southeast shortly after sunrise, passing through thick gray clouds with limited visibility.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Reeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeks. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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