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Noun
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Most of the grand-jury-level stench has emanated from gubernatorial appointees to Orlando-area boards.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025 -
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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When Zaslav arrived at Warner Bros., DC Studios was at a funk coming out of Covid.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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The leadoff hitter has been in an offensive funk the last two weeks.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This one, sold by Lulu and Georgia, has a vintage air that will make your room reek of refinement.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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The belongings Regan brought with her from her home reek of smoke, and while her neighborhood escaped the fire relatively unscathed, it is surrounded by ones that were burned to the ground.—
Sasha Hupka,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Staleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staleness. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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