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.
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No hot water was available at handwashing sinks in the restaurant.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
What was dull, crepey, or both becomes plumper and glowier as soon as the cream sinks in.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
The plush cushions invite you to sink in and stay a while.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
In fact, the one-year mark is often the most painful time for the bereaved, as this is when the reality and permanence of their loss begin to sink in.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
What was dull, crepey, or both becomes plumper and glowier as soon as the cream sinks in.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
The plush cushions invite you to sink in and stay a while.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
In fact, the one-year mark is often the most painful time for the bereaved, as this is when the reality and permanence of their loss begin to sink in.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sink in
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“Sink in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sink%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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