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.
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While Jeffrey is cleaning himself in the sink in the wee hours, the store’s manager (Dinklage) shows up and encounters the naked trespasser.
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Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Vicens points to the underlying numbers as proof that his ideas are sinking in.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Their sofas are relaxed but not slouchy, with beautiful wood bases and proportions that invite you to sink in.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
And that’s when the fear started sinking in.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
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Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Vicens points to the underlying numbers as proof that his ideas are sinking in.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Their sofas are relaxed but not slouchy, with beautiful wood bases and proportions that invite you to sink in.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
And that’s when the fear started sinking in.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
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 16 Oct. 2025.
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