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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
Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Well, marijuana does have some stink, but most smoke outside or in their own home.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
When dirty, odor-emitting clothes are left on the floor or in the hamper for days on end, their stink will spread throughout your closet.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Well, marijuana does have some stink, but most smoke outside or in their own home.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
But make no mistake, the host is not by any means saying the contestants do not stink.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Jace Frederick: Think the NBA stinks now?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stink
Noun
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All these ailments seem to ebb and flow along with the toxic stench of the wastewater.—
Kimberly Dickson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to beach closures, Navy SEALs and recruits train near the toxic runoff and children and some elderly residents on the U.S. side of the border have gotten sick because of the stench from the runoff, said Desmond.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the reality is that Mr. Dixon had asked his supervisor about the hire and was told that there were no objections.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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One woman shouted her objections from her seat in the balcony.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Longfin smelt, which live in bays and estuaries along the Pacific Coast, are the sixth fish species in the San Francisco Bay estuary to be added to the federal endangered species list.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The songwriters created three versions of the song to serve three different moments of the storytelling — and a song by any other arrangements but the same name smells as sweet.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The only exception is that when the three characters fall, the remaining two can be called as backup to help finish the fight.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exception means employees can work remotely from anywhere in North Carolina, not solely within Mecklenburg County.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jennifer worked knee-deep in oil for months, returning home reeking of fumes, covered in black splotches and breaking out in rashes and suffering headaches.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Yup, definitely need to go to work reeking of vodka.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In an exhibit to HSM’s complaint, the marketing advance is detailed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thailand has emerged as a key player in this shift, deploying its first AI police robot during the chaotic Songkran festival, a move that raises critical questions about safety, privacy and the role of technology in society.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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From cutting off government contracts to raising questions about security clearances, the administration has sharpened its tools to challenge the legal industry’s influence — moves that critics call retaliatory and defenders describe as an overdue assertion of executive power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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