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as in stench
a strong unpleasant smell
a terrible reek coming from the garbage can
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Recent Examples of reek
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025
Rom-coms often reek of sentimental nonsense, but this one proudly goes its own way melding the relatable with the absurd.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
David E. Sanger, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Her mattresses, rugs and couches reeked like a chemical campfire.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Having said that, on a site that reeks of 1995 in its online sophistication, both documents are downloadable.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025
Rom-coms often reek of sentimental nonsense, but this one proudly goes its own way melding the relatable with the absurd.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
But European diplomats complained that the negotiation reeked of colonialism, an era of exploitation when Western countries held up smaller nations for commodities, in return for protection.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Her mattresses, rugs and couches reeked like a chemical campfire.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reek
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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This week, ships on the River Clyde had to blare their horns in the haze.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On Friday at 12:37 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA released a dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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In Warfare, the fog of war is both a literal and spiritual fact.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That defeats the whole — that's just making someone who stinks better.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Why parents love it: Besides being really stinking cute, Puffin Rock introduces basic science concepts and teaches kids about respecting the environment.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pregame The clouds are rolling into Fayetteville as Arkansas and Texas A&M players go through warmups.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, the dust cloud will reappear in the night sky toward the end of April.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ouai may be known for its effective hair care and tropical body mists, but the brand’s affordable fragrances deserve all the attention.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Reek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reek. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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