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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
Kristin Canning, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024
In 2021, thousands of Los Angeles County residents living near the Dominguez Channel received vouchers to relocate after a warehouse fire caused a hydrogen sulfide stink.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Katie Rife, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
The non-conference schedule is not murderous, and there’s a chance a lot of the teams in the league just stink.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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The DEET stink is still there, but the lotion formula feels more pleasant and less greasy to me than most sprays.
—Kristin Canning, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024
In 2021, thousands of Los Angeles County residents living near the Dominguez Channel received vouchers to relocate after a warehouse fire caused a hydrogen sulfide stink.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
But that’s all stinking water under London Bridge, now that Daddy Cravensworth needs a favor.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
The non-conference schedule is not murderous, and there’s a chance a lot of the teams in the league just stink.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stink
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Not only would Floridians have to suffer the stench, but auto insurance rates would likely rise due to the increase of vehicular accidents.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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The brutally humid, sauna-like subway station platforms, the foul rotting sidewalk garbage stench that fills the air once temps hit 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and… sun damage in the form of hyperpigmentation.Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Over defense objections, Judge Maxwell Wiley agreed with prosecutors, who argued that dismissing the first count of second-degree manslaughter eliminates the defense’s concern about a compromise verdict.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Over defense objections, Wiley then granted the Manhattan district attorney’s motion to dismiss the manslaughter count, functionally allowing the jury to consider the charge carrying a lighter sentence with a maximum of four years in prison.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 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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This would no longer be an unsuccessful timber plantation in an island nation too small to process wood at scale, but a temperate rainforest of varied heights, textures, sounds, and smells, from fragrant honeysuckle to the stinkhorn fungus.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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Each exception should be justified and closely monitored to maintain the integrity of your security framework.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although the study found a correlation between city size and family bonds, with smaller cities leading the nation in strong family connections, Arizona was an exception, with the larger cities displaying closer family relationships.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The sources said the suspect's clothes reeked of fuel and his clothes were wet.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
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By Zoë Schlanger When delegates of the world gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week for the most important yearly meeting on climate change, their meetings will overlook a reeking lake, polluted by the oil fields on the other side.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In September 2017, the complaint states, Rasekhi arrived unannounced at the patient’s home.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The complaint, written by a special agent with the FBI, shed new light on the notebook Mangione was found with when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 9.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their lead appears cemented and unassailable, but the major question surrounds the formation of a stable government.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Stink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stink. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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