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

Cartagena, Spain — A Russian cargo ship likely carrying two nuclear reactors for submarines, possibly destined for North Korea, suffered a series of explosions and sank in unexplained circumstances, about 60 miles off the coast of Spain, a CNN investigation has found. —Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

Chunky block heels like this 25 percent off option from Jeffery Campbell are the perfect alternative to small kitten heels that’ll sink in the sand. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026

Then coat your sink in dish soap and lightly scrub with a sponge to remove all food particles, stuck-on-gunk, and more. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

The facility had no paper towels accessible at the hand sink in the kitchen. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

Rhymes for sink in

• rincon