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

Once the family disappeared from view and made its way down the tunnel, Verlander finally allowed the magnitude of the moment to sink in. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Clorox wipes, microfiber cloths, and a cleaning spray are under bathroom sinks in the basement and third floor, under the kitchen sink on the first floor, and in the laundry closet on the second floor. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Smith drove to the home anyway and said seeing the flashing police lights made the reality of what had happened sink in. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Here, though, the melancholy sinks in, especially when O’Flynn’s parents (Marion Bailey and Paul Jesson) are concerned. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for sink in

• rincon