as in stink
a strong unpleasant smell
we finally discovered the dead rat that was causing the stench in the basement
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Meanwhile, South Korean officials are combing through more than 600 body parts, and the stench of blood remains in the air at the crash site, the Daily Mail reported.
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Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Resins, oils, and waxes used in mummification served both practical and spiritual purposes, reflecting a belief in purity and an afterlife free from the stench of decay.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The stench that arose from the putrefying indigo plants could be unbearable.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Residents say even if it’s not deemed toxic, the stench is overwhelming.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Resins, oils, and waxes used in mummification served both practical and spiritual purposes, reflecting a belief in purity and an afterlife free from the stench of decay.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The stench that arose from the putrefying indigo plants could be unbearable.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Residents say even if it’s not deemed toxic, the stench is overwhelming.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stench
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“Stench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stench. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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