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Definition of sucksnext
present tense third-person singular of suck, informal + sometimes impolite
as in smells
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 sucks Mostly, that’s because the song sucks. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026 Like if the snow sucks, at least the food can be great. Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2025 And that’s what sucks about it. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025 With three powerful suction modes, according to users, and a 150-watt motor, this vacuum effortlessly sucks up crumbs, dirt, dust, and debris from carpets and hard flooring alike. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 The snow sucks and very little terrain is open to the public. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Dec. 2025 Its auto-empty station sucks everything into a 3-liter bag that can last up to 60 days between changes. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Also, bring a portable charger because taking photos sucks up a lot of battery. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025 Robert’s life sucks, right down to his depressingly sparse apartment. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucks
smells
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  • Littered with luxury candles, the apartment smells as good as her.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Run them to remove moisture and smells after cooking or bathing.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Sucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucks. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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