smells
Example Sentences
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"It smells horrible," he said, explaining the fungus attracts flies which help spread its spores.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
A room that smells like citrus, pine, or flowers is often associated with cleanliness.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Powering the country’s massive AI build-out requires a lot of walking, checking for burning smells and monitoring for bird damage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Brentford will play on the counter-attack here and Bournemouth will have a go at them, so this smells like a draw to me.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
It smells the same, too—like wood, grass clippings, and rain.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
