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Recent Examples of skunky
In recent years, that strong signature skunky funk of pot has given way to scent profiles of new cannabis strains that skew toward fruits, fresh herbs and candy.
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Pien Huang, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
Sour Diesel, on the other hand, offers a classic skunky scent that many cannabis enthusiasts adore.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
In the later courtroom sequences, in Gotham’s trial of the century, Fleck represents himself, apparently channeling Foghorn Leghorn; in Arkham, the inmates are always watching cartoons, with particular emphasis on that skunky predator Pepé Le Pew.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
The rest Stella Artois Liberté: This was a polarizing beer, with some liking its skunky notes, and others likening it to a green-bottled beer that’s been left out too long in the sun.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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Pien Huang, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
Sour Diesel, on the other hand, offers a classic skunky scent that many cannabis enthusiasts adore.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
In the later courtroom sequences, in Gotham’s trial of the century, Fleck represents himself, apparently channeling Foghorn Leghorn; in Arkham, the inmates are always watching cartoons, with particular emphasis on that skunky predator Pepé Le Pew.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
The rest Stella Artois Liberté: This was a polarizing beer, with some liking its skunky notes, and others likening it to a green-bottled beer that’s been left out too long in the sun.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
Adjective
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The problem has only grown in that time, which neighbors say has caused a rat problem and a putrid stench.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Losing sucks, and being shown your team's progress in the classroom while the product on the field becomes increasingly putrid is definitely a slap in the face.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Freshen Shoes The next time your stinky sneakers and overworked sock shoes need freshening, fight those unpleasant odors with paper towels.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Keno brought his goofy side to every practice, getting laughs at stinky feet jokes, or pretending to run into a door.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be advised that only a small fraction of arums are malodorous.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO of Aspen Clean Tommy Patterson, director of new product development and technical training at Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company Deodorize Trash Cans Trash cans naturally can become quite malodorous over time.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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After-dinner naps, family movie nights, greasy hands, and dirty pets can contribute to smelly odors, stains, pet hair, and crumbs and dirt that get stuck along the piping and between the couch cushions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The detective has no illusions about the rot, misogyny and rancid behavior simmering within the police force.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Instead of being able to do that, he was put in a cell with no view of anything — forget the mountains — with rancid air and horrific people around him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Droppings, chew marks, and a musty or ammonia smell can indicate an infestation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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This includes bath towels, hand towels, and shower mats, which can quickly smell musty.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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With season two taking its time getting on the air, the field of potential Best Comedy nominees this year was looking rather stale — until Widow’s Bay premiered.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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College football was in desperate need of a new villain after the infighting between the SEC and Big Ten had gotten stale.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Unlike clunky acupressure bands or funky glasses, the Essence Essential Oil Nasal Diffusers are surprisingly discreet.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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The funky bounce tripped up second baseman Brandon Lowe, who couldn’t adjust quickly enough to glove the ball that bounced over him, into shallow right field for a game-knotting single.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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