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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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The beaches of South Florida are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying piles of seaweed known as sargassum.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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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
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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Add a new dryer sheet to smelly shoes and boots to help freshen them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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It is recommend to only use suet in cooler weather so the beef fat does not go rancid.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Several detainees have reportedly been on a hunger strike to protest the inhumane conditions in these deplorable warehouse camps, with overcrowding, physical and psychological abuse, rancid food, scant medical care and many deaths.—
Nancy Rudner,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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If the musty smell persists after the basics above have been checked, the issue may indicate biological growth within the system itself.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Still, the formula has enough novelty to keep this sequel from feeling entirely stale.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Making croutons at home is also one of the simplest ways to cut down on food waste; slightly stale bread is actually the ideal starting point.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Ladeira uses a mister to spray the plate with housemade rose vinegar to give a whiff of funky brightness without shocking the palate.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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