stinks 1 of 2

plural of stink

stinks

2 of 2

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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2
as in sucks
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory their team really stinks this year

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Noun
  • On the other hand, there is the Einstein Sales Development Rep (SDR), which automates much of the interaction with prospects-answering product questions, dealing with objections or scheduling a meeting that will allow sales teams to make more intelligent use of their time.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Recently, advances in automating FAIR with AI assistance firmly answer those objections.
    Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Moving scams are a growing concern, with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) noting an increase in complaints about fraudulent moving companies.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The center received upwards of 16,000 complaints out of Arizona in 2023.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • But the nose keeps breathing in and out, filtering air, and detecting smells.
    GWEN ROCKWOOD The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Hoyle said a useful rule of thumb is that if the air smells like bleach or a swimming pool, that is a sign chlorine is present and may indicate an exposure level that poses a risk.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • However, on some level agents must also collaborate with humans in handling exceptions, getting updates and being monitored for compliance.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Arrest records that did not result in a conviction are also generally off-limits, with exceptions for certain probationary cases.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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