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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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The Miami Heat know the sample size is scant, to a man in the aftermath of Saturday night’s putrid 123-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers noting that the game was only the team’s fourth out of 38 with all components of the primary rotation available.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers might have found themselves out of the underdog category if Nick Bosa and Fred Warner didn’t get hurt, but without them, this defense is putrid.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pair it with chocolate desserts or even a stinky cheese like Camembert.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Use a Small Dehumidifier Bathrooms often have higher moisture levels than other areas of the home, which can create mold, mildew, and musty, stinky odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 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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Remedies like vinegar and baking soda can be used once a month or whenever towels start to become stiff or smelly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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If the yellowing leaves are limp or mushy, or the soil is smelly, overwatering is the likely culprit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Use food-safe mineral oil for this step, not vegetable or olive oil, which can turn rancid.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Keeping natural light from the seeds protects the omega fatty acids and ensures the seeds won’t be rancid upon opening.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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First up, avoid musty smells by moving towels to the dryer as soon as the wash cycle is complete.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Use a Small Dehumidifier Bathrooms often have higher moisture levels than other areas of the home, which can create mold, mildew, and musty, stinky odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To keep this oversized look from appearing stale, designers are being a bit more playful in their approach to silhouettes, balancing shorter crops with a wider hem or bringing an unexpected fabric into the mix.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under Hill, Nike has been working to woo back wholesale partners, clean out stale inventory and reignite innovation.—
Sara Eisen,Gabrielle Fonrouge,Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a similar vein, Byredo’s Animalique exudes an equally alluring vibe that’s slightly funkier and more carnal.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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But today, in his favorite funky beachside café, Winslow abides amidst the usual surfer clientele.—
Fred Schruers,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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