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.

Examples of sink in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For some in the Windy City, the message isn't sinking in. —Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024

Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime — let that sink in. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024

Put on a shower cap and allow the oil to sink in for an hour, then shampoo and condition normally. —Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024

Rather than being sticky, however, the formula is lightweight and sinks in quickly to thoroughly moisturize skin, preparing it for steps ahead. —Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024

But at this point in spring training, and with Garrett’s throwing progression still barely taking off, reality has sunk in. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024

Marinated Cantonese-style with salt and sugar, the pigs are pricked all over to create small holes so the seasoning sinks in before they are lowered into fiery pits. —Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024

More than 1,500 people died when the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in 1912. —CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024

But the layer of springs of varied rigidity allows your hips to sink in comfortably. —Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024