smelled

verb

variants or chiefly British smelt
Definition of smellednext
past tense of smell
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as in sniffed
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose we smelled the aroma of freshly baked cookies as soon as we walked in the house

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2
as in felt
to have a vague awareness of I smell something fishy about this situation

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3
as in sucked
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory that movie smells—I wouldn't waste my money on it if I were you

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Recent Examples of smelled Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch. — Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024 Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car. — Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024 Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive. — Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smelled
  1. felt
  2. sucked
  3. inhaled
  4. sensed
  5. saw
  6. heard
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  • Several of Erivo’s looks also include felting, which Tazewell said gave them an organic quality.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
Definition of felt
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  • If Rowan sucked at her job, she’d be fired.
    — Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Liverpool need to play a smart game and not get sucked into a frantic contest like United did.
    — Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of sucked
Verb
  • When inhaled, this leads to symptoms such as irritation and inflammation.
    — Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Public health officials said human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.
    — Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of inhaled
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  • In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.
    — AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.
    — Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensed
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  • Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The sawing action of these is best for roasts and crusty bread.
    — BestReviews, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of saw
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  • Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This is what The Athletic has heard about Chelsea’s plans for January so far.
    — Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of heard

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