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noun

Definition of stinksnext
plural of stink
as in objections
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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stinks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stink
1
as in reeks
to give off an extremely unpleasant smell the dog stinks because she tangled with a skunk again

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as in sucks
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory their team really stinks this year

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  1. objections
  2. complaints
  3. smells
  4. exceptions
Noun
  • Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater was shaking his head at the four states' objections.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Despite an outpouring of objections from fans of the spot, the arcade seemed unable to find or afford a new location since then.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of objections
Noun
  • At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Whether or not these complaints will derail the project entirely or perhaps require some sort of compromise or redesign, remains to be seen.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of complaints
Verb
  • Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This energetic cirrus scent smells like the heart of summer, ripe juicy lemons, and tangerine offset by apple and jasmine.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of smells
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  • Studios will determine the exceptions on minimum ticket prices for film rental calculation, a significant concern during previous National Cinema Days.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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