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

Asked why Richardson had to be removed from the starting lineup before the magnitude of his role sunk in, Ballard compared him to a child being told to clean their room. — James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

But for arthouse viewers, few directors make the case for 3D cinema, and all that investment exhibitors and customers sunk in 3D projectors and TVs, as well as Wim Wenders. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Johnson had the ball in his locker from his first pitch and first strikeout, thanks to the Rays clubhouse staff but said the events of the last couple days haven’t fully sunk in yet. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Many candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have defeated more moderate Democrats in primaries this campaign cycle, and the GOP has sought to capitalize on the Democrats' leftward shift as their own brand sinks in the polls. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for sink in

• rincon