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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
Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Kentucky’s capital, Frankfort, reeks of German (food) domination.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
David E. Sanger, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Her mattresses, rugs and couches reeked like a chemical campfire.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Rom-coms often reek of sentimental nonsense, but this one proudly goes its own way melding the relatable with the absurd.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Kentucky’s capital, Frankfort, reeks of German (food) domination.
—Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
But European diplomats complained that the negotiation reeked of colonialism, an era of exploitation when Western countries held up smaller nations for commodities, in return for protection.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Her mattresses, rugs and couches reeked like a chemical campfire.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reek
Noun
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People who live within miles of factory farms report terrible stenches that keep them indoors and force them to have their windows closed.—
Sam Delgado,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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The air is also laced with hydrogen sulfide, a gas infamous for its foul stench of rotten eggs and its ability to cause respiratory failure in high doses.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, if the sun is low and dimmed by haze or thin clouds, use discretion, and err on the side of caution.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The first night of the Indian Super League, a little more than 10 years ago, passed in a haze of fireworks and a frenzy of spectacle.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That defeats the whole — that's just making someone who stinks better.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Why parents love it: Besides being really stinking cute, Puffin Rock introduces basic science concepts and teaches kids about respecting the environment.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But other places are gone, in a cloud of dust, and in their place are gleaming new things.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Later reports claimed that the plane had been hit by Russian shrapnel targeting Ukrainian drones, but the aircraft had already been struggling before the hit, having flown into a cloud of thick fog while losing satellite positioning data.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ouai may be known for its effective hair care and tropical body mists, but the brand’s affordable fragrances deserve all the attention.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Reek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reek. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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