smells

Example Sentences

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The smoke smells “like chemicals and plastic,” Miguel said, adding that it leaves his mouth feeling dry and makes it “hard to breathe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

“As a lover of sweet smells, I really enjoyed this cocoa-inspired scent. The cedar and sandalwood notes were stronger at the end and gave nice, beachy vibes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Even details like how a plant smells can help researchers determine what species it is.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The fire broke out at the Ladybank facility on Tuesday afternoon and anyone living nearby who smells or sees smoke is urged to keep their windows closed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It smells like Mrs. Partridge is cooking broccoli in 3G—again—and I’m a little embarrassed for Jonesy to smell it.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell