stinks up

Definition of stinks upnext
present tense third-person singular of stink up
as in deodorizes

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deodorizes
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  • Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Stinks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinks%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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