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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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
This illusion is shattered by the reality of what Martin’s doing: drugging, raping, and murdering people in a run-down part of Pittsburgh whose urban decay might as well reek of death itself.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
Upon entering the room, hotel staff found flames spreading across the bedding, which reeked of turpentine.
—Longreads, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Smullen’s inclinations here reek of resentment rather than a healthier competitiveness that would drive him to bring a solid case against his main suspect.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
This illusion is shattered by the reality of what Martin’s doing: drugging, raping, and murdering people in a run-down part of Pittsburgh whose urban decay might as well reek of death itself.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
These Bay Area cities and counties are getting $48 million to clear homeless camps
These 7 new California laws came from 1,000 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed
Gov. Newsom signs lemon car reform law with a caveat to lawmakers
This bill reeked of French Laundry.
—Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 5 Oct. 2024
Upon entering the room, hotel staff found flames spreading across the bedding, which reeked of turpentine.
—Longreads, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reek
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Obasi can’t stand the stench of this alien — who's also a commoner, to boot — and solves the inconvenience by handing him off to his queen Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), who'll raise him in the company of the pride’s females.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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And some days, its dusty air carries the stench of the polluted Salton Sea eight miles west.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the late summer haze, none of us challenge whether this is fact or myth—the telling of it is what matters most.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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The winter haze is often caused by an atmospheric phenomenon called an inversion, which can trap smoke, dust and other pollutants in stagnant air.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Central Florida had a dense fog advisory that lifted around 8 a.m. Cloudy skies are expected to be mostly throughout the area, according to NWS Melbourne.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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In east-central Florida, the NWS said there may be widespread dense fog advisory through to 10 a.m. Friday.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Climate and environment Years after a massive sewage spill, El Segundo still stinks.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Science podcast for kids—This science podcast from American Public Media with Molly Bloom answers many fun questions (like why do feet stink?) and is meant for adults too.Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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With this option, functions are deployed directly into your cloud environment, and the provider takes care of managing the infrastructure.Matt Butcher, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Snowflake Customer Breaches Throughout the summer, attackers were on a tear, breaching prominent companies and organizations that were all customers of the cloud data storage company Snowflake.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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In fact, the mist is composed of just two ingredients: thermal spring water and nitrogen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rael Oil Control Mist Like a green juice for your face, this mist delivers an instant boost of essential hydration for all day comfort, unlike conventional sprays that can leave your skin tightened and dried out.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Reek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reek. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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