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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
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Rodriguez is teaming up with Lysol to champion the tireless work of sports officials and make one part of their job easier – tackling the stink of post-game laundry with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The offense stinks and was last in the league in scoring in 2024.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What's surprising is that senior Republican lawmakers are also making a stink.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Rodriguez is teaming up with Lysol to champion the tireless work of sports officials and make one part of their job easier – tackling the stink of post-game laundry with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
JuJu Watkins' injury is a defining moment for No. 1 seed USC
Mississippi State condemns backlash at team after Watkins' injury
Watkins injury changes March Madness, and that simply stinks | Opinion
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Ben Affleck breaks his silence about the end of Bennifer 2.0.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The offense stinks and was last in the league in scoring in 2024.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stink
Noun
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The thick stench of jet fuel hung in the air as crews combed the wreckage for possible clues to the cause of the crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Scented products like air fresheners often used in cars release many of the same volatile organic compounds to mask lingering stench — all in a relatively smaller area than your average home.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That objection gained force with the rise of Japan.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The ban would make permanent temporary emergency regulations enacted last year over the objections of hemp business operators, who argue that the rules threaten the viability of California’s hemp industry.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Readers can smell boredom like dogs can smell fear.—
Thomas E. Ricks
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 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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There are exceptions, but there’s just no comparison.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Residents aged 18 or older are permitted to own a firearm, with some exceptions allowing 16-year-olds to acquire guns for hunting purposes.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Audience members will have actual bathrooms instead of reeking Porta Potties.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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The streets reeked of the metallic smell of gunpowder, and the heavy smoke set Wanis coughing.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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That’s the first time taxes have topped the list of complaints since December 2020.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The complaint argues that CAA’s trade secrets are essential to making the company — and the industry — run.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Judge Subramanian denied the defense's first motion, ruling that the questions were not prejudicial.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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One of the petitions filed Friday would put the AR-15 and similar firearms at the center of the question presented to the Supreme Court.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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