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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
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The opening in the floor was gone, but the stink remained.
—Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Well, marijuana does have some stink, but most smoke outside or in their own home.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The opening in the floor was gone, but the stink remained.
—Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
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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The Miami Herald reported that detainees are sleeping on cement floors amid the stench of body odor and raw sewage.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even wrapped in paper, the stench of the aptly named stinkhorn mushrooms was overpowering, but the woman stifled a laugh upon overhearing two other passengers gripe about the swarm of flies around them.—
Alla Katsnelson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Provide 7 realistic objections or reasons for apathy that typical customers might have.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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There has never been an objection to describing this highly brutal, murderous conduct in words, nor did anyone object to this office when such crime scene images were recently shown on a Netflix documentary.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Essential oils: These can help your home and car smell good and mask odors.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 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 state of exception allowed the police to feel that the government had their backs.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the most glaring exceptions is behind the plate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And her apology to Trump voters reeked of corporate cajoling.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Return to office: Some federal workers say Trump’s frequent trips to Mar-a-Lago while ordering government employees back to the office reeked of hypocrisy.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC News,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The recall began after a consumer made a complaint about the cans containing cashews.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Bradenton Herald reported on similar complaints last April when residents of the Foxbrook subdivision said heavy dust from a new housing community caused respiratory issues, poor driving conditions and expensive cleaning costs.—
Victoria Villanueva-Marquez,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about who might follow the 266th leader of the church.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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They got engaged in 2021, when Meyer popped the question.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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