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as in stench
a strong unpleasant smell
the stink of burned plastic lingered in the kitchen for days after we accidentally melted a spatula on the stove
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
many town residents raised an unholy stink about the proposal to increase taxes yet again
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Recent Examples of stink
Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The display left even more of a stink given the history of the Jewish State at the Games and the Munich 1972 hostage massacre.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
In parts of Arizona, stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum) really stinks.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Until then, the air quality might remain a bit lower than usual, and those smelling the stink may smell it still for a little while longer.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The display left even more of a stink given the history of the Jewish State at the Games and the Munich 1972 hostage massacre.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The copper-mining industry has so polluted the town that its air stinks and its mountains are covered in black ash.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
In parts of Arizona, stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum) really stinks.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stink
Noun
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Liao said other business owners in the strip mall have never complained about the stench.—
Alys Martinez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Scripted by Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie (partners in life and in filmmaking), these words of seduction are music to the ears of a lonely Gravedigger (Glowicki), who has been formulating a perfume to cover up her corpse-like stench.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its modular and distinctly unmilitary design, the U-2 fit the bill and sidestepped the Air Force's objections when the command of the operation went to the CIA.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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As long as dogs are well cared for, there shouldn’t be any objection.—
Ed Sayres,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Booth visitors will be able to smell and look at plants from the Theodore Payne Foundation and learn how native plants can not only save water but also support local wildlife such as bees, birds and monarch butterflies.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their flowers smell like tuna, and they're banned in numerous states.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candy to stimulate saliva (xylitol-containing).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But baseball’s outsized importance was still largely diminished as the NFL began sucking all the air out of the metaphorical room.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exception, of course, is the oil companies that get a free ride off the hostilities.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, Ingersoll Rand is an exception in offering equity to all employees.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The gangway between the tents opened up to a vast area of benches that reeked of wet dogs under the pressure of texturizing sprays, mousse, rollers, flat irons, and blow-dryers.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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And the smell is soft and pleasant, instead of reeking of alcohol.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lack of communication from airlines during disruptions is a major complaint from customers across carriers, and anything companies can do to alleviate that will help with those frustrations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sinagra said that Brooksby resigned as a consequence of the complaints, but disagreed with them.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How will the question appear on the ballot?—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Steyer faced questions about his offshore investments before.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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