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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
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The big story The putrid burning smell, difficulty breathing and chest congestion - that is what Delhi resident Sheetal Sharma has been experiencing since end-October, no thanks to the toxic air enshrouding India’s National Capital Region (NCR).Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The broiling temperatures have affected a roughly 30-acre area, where putrid gases and hazardous liquids have burst through the surface of the landfill.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 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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Some smelly cards will be mingled in with festive holiday mail this December, compliments of Citizens Energy.Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 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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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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Common signs your Christmas tree is dying include needle dropping, browning or discoloration, drooping branches, and even a musty smell.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mesh lids ensure your clothes won’t get musty when they’re packed away during longer trips; plus, the compression feature will save so much more space in your suitcase than standard packing cubes.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Baking expert Prue Leith knows the merit of stale pastries.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Not only has that not happened, but the Jets offense looked stale for most of this season.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Stroh’s Ice Cream, a Detroit ice cream company that closed in 2007, is widely credited with inventing the funky flavor.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
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With a lineup of 11 dipping sauces and a new, funky drink menu, Saucy focuses on mixing, matching and customizing each patron's experience.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 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 31 Dec. 2024.
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