reek
noun
a strong, unpleasant smell.
has reeked
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present perfectof reek (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“These stink to lose,” said Buehler, but none of their 39 defeats has reeked like this one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
Consequently, the Bush campaign has reeked of flop sweat all spring.
From Time Magazine Archive
For the past few weeks the breath of every car owner of my acquaintance has reeked of petrol.
From Time Magazine Archive
