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Recent Examples of skunky
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.
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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
Here’s a great piece from this week: Running along the trails that whipsaw through the oak forests of the Palo Alto hills, a reporter was hit with a musky, skunky smell that made the hair on her neck stand up.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
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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
Here’s a great piece from this week: Running along the trails that whipsaw through the oak forests of the Palo Alto hills, a reporter was hit with a musky, skunky smell that made the hair on her neck stand up.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
Adjective
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Kansas City’s offense was pretty putrid the entire night, but the game came down to the wire.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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That is particularly impressive for a team that was outright putrid when shorthanded in October.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This Mumi Travel Laundry Bag is made of moisture-proof and odor-resistant material that locks in funky smells, preventing the rest of your clothing from getting stinky.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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But don't fear—there are a few solutions to this stinky problem.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vermin, malodorous airs and other issues caused 14 Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach restaurants to fail inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Democrats are an eye-watering 26 points underwater while Republicans are a more mildly malodorous 11 points beneath the surface.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, this means water may not be able to pass through, leading to a clogged drain and smelly odors.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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Citizens will include the smelly card in a standard utility bill, or as a stand-alone mailer.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Oils Most unopened oils turn sour or rancid 12 to 18 months after purchase.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Feuds fester until families are left rancid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Well Ventilated Prevent musty pet odors in your home by keeping it well ventilated.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The same guy once celebrated by the likes of Bill Hancock, patron saint of all that’s good about college athletics, for championing the trusty, musty two-team field is on record this week that a 12-team playoff works so well that 16 might not be so bad after all.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without those same preservatives, homemade loaves are more likely to dry out and become stale in a matter of days.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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These resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the past few years, natural-wine aficionados have embraced the funky barnyard notes imparted by Brettanomyces yeast, which have traditionally been regarded as a flaw.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Lakeview Chicago Diner location will remain, but for some customers, the larger Logan Square location, with its funky vibe and sprawling bar, held special meaning.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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