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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rancidity
Noun
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People who live within miles of factory farms report terrible stenches that keep them indoors and force them to have their windows closed.—
Sam Delgado,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025 -
The air is also laced with hydrogen sulfide, a gas infamous for its foul stench of rotten eggs and its ability to cause respiratory failure in high doses.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The campaign sees the baseball great tackling stink by partnering up with umpires by using Lysol Laundry Sanitizer.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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While your synthetic undies might pick up stink after a day or two on the trail, Merino wool pairs tend to feel and smell fresh for longer.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside Online,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The napping won’t last forever, but your husband may need a helping hand out of this funk.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, if the Twins want to compete, Correa will need to stay healthy and get out of his current funk.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Rancidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rancidity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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