sink in
phrasal verb
sank in or sunk in; sunk in; sinking in; sinks in
: to become completely known, felt, or understood
I had to tell him what to do over and over before it finally sank in.
The fact that she's left me still hasn't really sunk in.
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Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The ferry sank in good weather about a nautical mile from the island village of Baluk-baluk in Basilan province, where many of the survivors were initially taken, Coast Guard commander Romel Dua told the Associated Press.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
No paper towels were available at the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and ware washing area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Thai businessman Uthai Vongnai and Italian engineer Giovanni Tani founded Italian-Thai Development in 1958, after the two worked together salvaging five ships that sank in the Chao Phraya River.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The ferry sank in good weather about a nautical mile from the island village of Baluk-baluk in Basilan province, where many of the survivors were initially taken, Coast Guard commander Romel Dua told the Associated Press.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
No paper towels were available at the handwashing sinks in the kitchen and ware washing area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Thai businessman Uthai Vongnai and Italian engineer Giovanni Tani founded Italian-Thai Development in 1958, after the two worked together salvaging five ships that sank in the Chao Phraya River.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Sink in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sink%20in. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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