sucks

present tense third-person singular of suck, informal + sometimes impolite
as in smells
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory it's amazing that a song that sucks so bad can be so popular

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Recent Examples of sucks In my experience, Lightroom is always the app that sucks the most energy and creates noticeable heat. Jakob Schiller, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025 All of the force, all the deadly, lethal force, really does seem to be on the fascist right now, which really sucks. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025 If a triatomine bug bites and sucks the blood of an infected host, the bug then becomes a carrier for the parasite. Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Unlike fires in wilderness areas, which mostly consume vegetation, this breed of urban conflagration sucks up buildings, cars and their contents, spitting hazards well beyond the burn area. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025 If a triatomine bites and sucks the blood of an infected host, the bug then becomes a carrier for the parasite. Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 Just really sucks to be on that end of it. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025 Plus, its strong suction sucks up pet hair, dust, dirt, crumbs, and more debris. Melody Kazel, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Some players will still think this sucks, see character acquisition slow and then bounce. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucks
smells
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  • Loaded with fresh herbs, celery, and poultry seasoning, this cornbread smells like Thanksgiving in a skillet.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Now everybody smells what The Rock is cooking – even Oscar.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Sucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucks. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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