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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
Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
But this cute, fluted design keeps things stylish while handling the stink.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
To try to calm the surface, the Caldwell dumped heavy black bunker oil into the water, but this did little except cover the Zaida and its crew in thick, stinking grease.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
When the Russian cargo craft docked with the ISS, the Russian cosmonauts that opened the hatch were greeted by a wave of stink.
—Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
But this cute, fluted design keeps things stylish while handling the stink.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
Years after a massive sewage spill, El Segundo still stinks.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
To try to calm the surface, the Caldwell dumped heavy black bunker oil into the water, but this did little except cover the Zaida and its crew in thick, stinking grease.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stink
Noun
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Resins, oils, and waxes used in mummification served both practical and spiritual purposes, reflecting a belief in purity and an afterlife free from the stench of decay.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The stench that arose from the putrefying indigo plants could be unbearable.—
Omari Weekes,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In January 2021, after took office, some Republican senators attempted to delay his Cabinet confirmations by slow-walking the process through procedural delays and objections rather than filibuster speeches.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now judges will be able to decide while also being able to consider objections from both the defense and the prosecutors.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The demands of California’s agriculture and population growth have had severe consequences for native fish species since the early 20th century, with roughly 80% of previous populations of native salmon, trout, sturgeon and the delta smelt.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump's claims that measures to protect the delta smelt, an endangered fish, upstate affected L.A.'s water supply are false, according to Ashley Overhouse, a California water policy adviser for the nonprofit conservation organization Defenders of Wildlife.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 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 big exception is anything designated as an artificial cheese product (lookin’ at you, American cheese), as well as low-fat or otherwise altered versions (which tend to include cosmetic additives to help with texture and melting).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the law includes an exception for ambulances owned by cities, counties and special districts, which can bill patients for whatever their insurance didn’t pay, a practice known as balance-billing.—
The Denver Post,
The Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Her mattresses, rugs and couches reeked like a chemical campfire.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The place is filled with wiry fighters reeking of Tiger Balm and sweat.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of the messages sent to the boys from an individual later identified by authorities as Brett Bonini asked the two to pull down their pants and rub each others’ genitals over video chat in exchange for 25,000 in Roblox currency, according to the complaint.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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Several workers at the facility filed complaints with the NLRB last week alleging Amazon had retaliated against them for their union activity, including firing them or withholding benefits.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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No question, there have been outstanding players at other positions that demand our attention: J.J. Watt, Terrell Owens, Troy Polamalu, to name a few.—
Sean Gregory,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
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The city held a brief press conference at 5 p.m. Friday at which Mayor Jarom Wagoner read a prepared statement and walked away, taking no questions.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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