smell (of)

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Definition of smell (of)next
as in to smack (of)

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  • Another regional exclusive is slated in September for Japan, where Jordans do historically fare well, with an Air Jordan 12 calling back to the time Michael Jordan referred an exhibition game pitting NBA players against three sumo wrestlers.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Labor referred the Times to the the Department of Justice, which did not respond to a request for comment on whether the government plans to appeal.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Smell (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smell%20%28of%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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