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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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Sulfur-containing strains are primarily responsible for the stink.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Ensuring your clothes are washed semi-regularly will give you benefits when talking to people, so don't walk around stinking.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Jalisco managed to be both underwater and, in one area, covered in stink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Sulfur-containing strains are primarily responsible for the stink.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Bears usually stink at home and provide little to no fan amenities for an overall negative experience.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Ensuring your clothes are washed semi-regularly will give you benefits when talking to people, so don't walk around stinking.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stink
Noun
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The stench around Thomas’ home is particularly strong when farmers empty the barns.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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The stench affects her in seemingly mundane ways that accumulate to degrade her overall quality of life.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Missouri Senate on Monday easily approved a state takeover plan for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department over the objections of the city's mayor and local senators.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Many Israelis see Gazan emigration as a good idea but not practical There has been little vocal objection from prominent opposition politicians in Israel.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The girl’s breath smelled of sleep, just slightly stale—no time for mouthwash, toothpaste, in her haste to see him.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Let all this go unchecked, and your oven will either look bad, smell bad, or both.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 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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Today, economic uncertainty is a constant, not an exception.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The California Department of Human Resources recently released statewide guidance on exceptions to the return-to-work order.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When your chip bags spilled over and your idols reeked and all your friends tried to kill you.—
Jessica Furseth,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Myers told The Ranch Podcast that the decision to remove the poster wasn’t in response to any complaint.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, Daughtry drew scrutiny after his elevation to become deputy commissioner, a civilian position, resulted in the Civilian Complaint Review Board dropping three complaints of misconduct against him last year on the basis that the panel only has oversight of uniformed officers.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Neither company asked the vital questions that drive impactful decision-making.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, the question has been, does Minnesota reciprocate that interest?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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