suck

verb

ˈsək How to pronounce suck (audio)
Definition of sucknext
informal + sometimes impolite
as in to smell
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory it's amazing that a song that sucks so bad can be so popular

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Recent Examples of suck Costs are soaring due to a global supply crunch caused by the artificial intelligence boom, which has led chipmakers like Nvidia to suck up ever-increasing amounts of memory for their processors and advanced systems. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2026 As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible. — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The Tennis Racket Is Not the Tennis Player There’s a narrative that generative AI is a soul-sucking, job-killing machine. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 June 2026 Newsom, eyeing a presidential run in 2028, has spoken in recent months about populist anger directed towards tech executives whose companies have earned billions while their products threaten to automate jobs out of existence and suck up precious environmental resources. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for suck
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smell
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  • When choosing a fresh pineapple, look for one that feels heavy and smells lightly sweet near the base.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
  • Mild scurvy caused bleeding gums, tooth loss and foul-smelling breath.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of smell

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