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Noun
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Something Willis said a lot of people might not realize is the stench left behind after a massive flood like the one that happened on the Guadalupe.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025 -
The scientists said their results indicate that a significant portion of the gas that’s being released by the Salton Sea isn’t being measured, even as the stench drifts through the area’s predominantly Latino communities.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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When Zaslav arrived at Warner Bros., DC Studios was at a funk coming out of Covid.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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The leadoff hitter has been in an offensive funk the last two weeks.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The belongings Regan brought with her from her home reek of smoke, and while her neighborhood escaped the fire relatively unscathed, it is surrounded by ones that were burned to the ground.—
Sasha Hupka,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The whole enterprise reeks of Marvel-itis with its endless callbacks.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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“Staleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staleness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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