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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
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Now the due date has passed, and his letters reek of finality.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 30 May 2025
The streets reeked of the metallic smell of gunpowder, and the heavy smoke set Wanis coughing.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Noun
But ex-presidents who stay in Washington, D.C., reek almost immediately.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Now the due date has passed, and his letters reek of finality.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Audience members will have actual bathrooms instead of reeking Porta Potties.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 30 May 2025
The streets reeked of the metallic smell of gunpowder, and the heavy smoke set Wanis coughing.
—Nicolas Niarchos, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reek
Noun
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Most of the grand-jury-level stench has emanated from gubernatorial appointees to Orlando-area boards.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This will continue to keep smoke and haze in the forecast for the next several days.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Independence Day Widespread haze between 8am and 11am.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Your laundry room will smell a bit like ozone (think of how the air smells after a thunderstorm) but that's the only indicator that anything is different.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Court documents said Royster’s breath smelled strongly of alcohol.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Lifting the London fog A Burberry store at Fashion Valley, an upscale shopping mall, on Dec. 13, 2024, in San Diego, California.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Still, try to hold off from signing contracts or making major purchases until the fog clears.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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This one kind of goes without explanation, because sometimes…people stink, especially after 40+ hours of travel.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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But one of my main takeaways from the weekend is that, boy, the Giants stink at scoring runs right now.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The grassy mantle was dying, exposing the earth, and dust clouds began to sweep across the runways.—
Fabio Morábito,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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Designed with a cushioned insole that evenly distributes pressure and absorbs impact, these sandals make every step feel like walking on a cloud.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Staying in shaded areas, using a cool mist and fan, keeping hydrated, and wearing light colored and loose-fitting clothing can all help keep a child cooler.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Reek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reek. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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