sink in

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

No paper towels available at the handwashing sink in the customer restroom. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

But other than one overzealous user, who bought multiple entries, the sales pitch is taking a moment to sink in. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The paper towel dispensers were empty at both hand sinks in the kitchen prep room. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The Dream like to sink in on defense to protect the paint, so Golden State will have opportunities to score from 3-point range. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for sink in

• rincon