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

According to Dive Magazine, the site — a popular place for divers — was created when the fishing vessel was purposefully sunk in 2017 to create a habitat for marine life. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

The handwashing sink in the kitchen was blocked with equipment/cleaning equipment. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Having a porcelain sink in your home is a nice addition to your kitchen, but cleaning it properly is important in maintaining the material. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Youths in custody have access to drinking fountains and operable sinks in their rooms, Waters said. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for sink in

• rincon