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noun

as in dump
a place of great vice and corruption was able to rise above the sink that was his birthplace

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Recent Examples of sink
Verb
Another raises the question of subsidence, which relates to the caving in or sinking of land. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025 Likewise, in the 1980s, when Iran was targeting naval ships in the Persian Gulf, Ron Reagan sank half of their navy. ABC News, 22 June 2025 Your bathroom sink is an area in this room both experts say should be wiped down at the end of every day. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 The Solution: Installing raised beds on level ground can prevent the corners from sinking. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sink
Verb
  • The Astros traded Pressly as a pure salary dump, influenced in part by his deteriorating relationship with general manager Dana Brown.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Kenya’s deteriorating economy — youth unemployment stands at 67% — has turned the country into a tinderbox: Yesterday’s protests were preceded by violent demonstrations against the killing of a blogger while in police custody, leaving many seeking answers.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
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  • Several large rocks and boulders plunged from the overhang at the top of a popular Utah waterfall — and just barely missed a family swimming below, video shows.
    Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties also pose a threat; for instance, during the 2022 inflation crisis, QuantumScape’s stock plunged 85% from its highs, far exceeding the S&P 500’s 25% decline.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Trump sent 700 Marines Tuesday to help National Guard troops stifle protest violence and damage, according to the Los Angeles Times.
    Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
  • Real Madrid’s new era under Xabi Alonso began with a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal, the teams’ Club World Cup opener played out in stifling heat in Miami.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • The man formerly known as Robert Prevost has somewhat disappeared ...
    Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 29 June 2025
  • While the boldest headlines tell how people are literally snatched off the streets, are being disappeared to foreign prisons, news that often receives less attention reveals that our civil liberties are also being snatched up, one by one.
    Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • To reduce background noise when making phone calls or joining in with a video meeting, Headphone (1) has a 4-microphone ENC system that’s backed up by AI.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Using the current policy baseline, the CBO found that the legislation would reduce the deficit by $508 billion.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Miller sought to shield these women, her suit said, and as a result she was humiliated, harassed and ultimately forced out of her job by Spitzer and Nelson.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
  • As Howard begins to humiliate Matt, the camera follows all angles of the table, making sure to showcase everyone’s reactions.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Once the uncertainty begins to fade, capital returns more quickly than most anticipate.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • The red measurement markings also have a tendency to fade over time, especially with frequent dishwasher use.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025

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“Sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sink. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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