as in putrid
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Recent Examples of skunky
English ales were — and are — less bitter and skunky than modern American porters and ales thanks to different hops, Clark said.
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Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
Some may gravitate towards the earthy and skunky smells associated with certain cannabis strains, while others may prefer the lighter and less pronounced scent profile offered by delta 8.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
Different strains produce different levels of skunky phenols and fruity esters.
—Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022
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Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
Some may gravitate towards the earthy and skunky smells associated with certain cannabis strains, while others may prefer the lighter and less pronounced scent profile offered by delta 8.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
Different strains produce different levels of skunky phenols and fruity esters.
—Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022
See all Example Sentences for skunky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
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Amid yet another putrid season, the Carolina Panthers have reportedly traded Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson to the AFC North squad.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Heading into next week, the McDaniel Dolphins have 46 in 41 games for a putrid 1.12 per game.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2024
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Each lawyer, then, in his or her own way, played a part in creating a caricature: Danny, the kid in a tough situation trying his best to do the right thing; Mr. Neely, that malodorous man with schizophrenia stoking passengers’ fears on the subway.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gary Oldman remains as delightful as ever as the malodorous but brilliant Jackson Lamb.Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Many of the seeds were black, mushy and smelly, but some appeared to be healthy.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Having Poor Hygiene No one wants to sit next to a smelly, dirty passenger.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Davis was hardly the first to succumb to the lure of the corpse flower (not to be confused with Amorphophallus titanum, which has a giant phallic protrusion and also happens to smell like rancid meat and bear the nickname corpse flower).Hillary Rosner, Discover Magazine, 10 Dec. 2013
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This research extends to the effects of pH and cooking temperature on meaty and species flavor, sweetness, barnyard, and rancid flavor in sheep-meat.ncbi rofl, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2010
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An old, musty smell in your cabinets can be caused by multiple issues, the biggest one being moisture.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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The owner of Goat Island seemingly has a ton of money but also only wants to live in a dark, musty mansion.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Older man/younger woman — now there’s an arrangement too stale to swallow.Mariam Rahmani, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Oxidation is one of the main things that makes old coffee taste stale and acrid.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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His thumping drums require elaborate sound systems; his basslines are shiny yet still funky; his sample flips bring new life out of throwbacks.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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The result is a gently sparkling wine, which can express funkier flavors thanks to the natural yeasts.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sears does an excellent job with his role, capturing Johnny’s frenetic desperation to remain afloat in the clan’s fetid storm, but this critic, at least, wanted more for this character.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Musk has transformed Twitter into a dull, fetid cesspool of White nationalism and paranoid lies.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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