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

In public, showed me off, then sank in stoned oblivion. —Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024

The land has been rapidly sinking in areas around the city of Corcoran. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024

The lightweight formula quickly sinks in and doesn't transfer to clothes or silk pillowcases, even during sweaty moments. —Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024

Pilot of packed boat that sank in English Channel convicted of manslaughter More Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the immigration reporter at CBS News. —Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024

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