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as in deteriorating
to become worse or of less value
his fortunes have steadily sunk since the breakup of his business
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as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
I had just bought a bundle of shares of the stock when its price sank like a rock
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as in stifling
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation
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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
that evening we sat on the beach, dreamily watching the sun sink beneath the horizon
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as in reducing
to diminish the price or value of
the slightest nick will sink the price of a piece of Tiffany glass
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as in humiliating
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the revelation that he has been embezzling for years definitely sinks him in my opinion
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as in falling
to lead or extend downward
the road sinks abruptly after that curve
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as in weakening
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the old woman only sunk further after she was moved to the nursing home
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as in fading
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Recent Examples of sinking
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Webb threw his sinking, two-seam fastball just eight times.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
My smuggling vessel thrashed violently back and forth, swamped to the point of sinking, with the bilge pumps set to overdrive.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The name of the album and songs on it were inspired by the real-life sinking of a yacht with the same name.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
In another instance, the museum spotlights a story about an unplanned sinking of the Orca, when a production boat that was pulling the onscreen boat went too fast and yanked out the Orca’s planking.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Research published in 2008 links the seismic activity to a slab of oceanic crust sinking into Earth’s mantle.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 2012, on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking, Ballard announced a museum exhibit in Connecticut about the disaster.
—David Chiu, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The swim began July 26 at the spot in the water where the freighter’s journey ended, 17 miles northwest of the Whitefish Point lighthouse, which in fatal happenstance was inoperable the night of the ship’s sinking.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Here, the Pacific plate is sinking under the North American plate, making the region one of the world’s most seismically active, according to USGS.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
Lauren makes the comp look easy, sinking four balls before Keanu and Kelley can even sink their second.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
The Lynx opened the final period with a 9-0 run, to turn what was a comfortable margin for the home team into a sinking lead.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The exercise, which comes to its 66th iteration, included in-port and underway phases, with the latter featuring live-fire drills—such as a ship-sinking event and a ship-to-shore landing and force withdrawal, demonstrating amphibious capabilities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Gold prices jumped to $3,704 an ounce before sinking back to $3,665.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Verbalizing that instead of sinking back into self-loathing is Marie’s actual biggest win of the episode.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Most survived the sinking, though 30 people died after their lifeboats were struck by the ship's rotating propellers.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Webb threw his sinking, two-seam fastball just eight times.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
My smuggling vessel thrashed violently back and forth, swamped to the point of sinking, with the bilge pumps set to overdrive.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The name of the album and songs on it were inspired by the real-life sinking of a yacht with the same name.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
In another instance, the museum spotlights a story about an unplanned sinking of the Orca, when a production boat that was pulling the onscreen boat went too fast and yanked out the Orca’s planking.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Research published in 2008 links the seismic activity to a slab of oceanic crust sinking into Earth’s mantle.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In 2012, on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking, Ballard announced a museum exhibit in Connecticut about the disaster.
—David Chiu, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The swim began July 26 at the spot in the water where the freighter’s journey ended, 17 miles northwest of the Whitefish Point lighthouse, which in fatal happenstance was inoperable the night of the ship’s sinking.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Trump arrived in Britain in the wake of Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, while his host has been beset by far-right protests, sinking poll ratings and a recent scandal that led to a question about Jeffrey Epstein during Thursday's news conference.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Here, the Pacific plate is sinking under the North American plate, making the region one of the world’s most seismically active, according to USGS.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
Lauren makes the comp look easy, sinking four balls before Keanu and Kelley can even sink their second.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
The Lynx opened the final period with a 9-0 run, to turn what was a comfortable margin for the home team into a sinking lead.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The exercise, which comes to its 66th iteration, included in-port and underway phases, with the latter featuring live-fire drills—such as a ship-sinking event and a ship-to-shore landing and force withdrawal, demonstrating amphibious capabilities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Gold prices jumped to $3,704 an ounce before sinking back to $3,665.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Verbalizing that instead of sinking back into self-loathing is Marie’s actual biggest win of the episode.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinking
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The Fed last week lowered borrowing costs for the first time since December to prevent the labor market from deteriorating, according to Chair Jerome Powell in a post-meeting news conference.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Just getting back to fight again requires constant focus, and the cycle of death can be mentally deteriorating.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The summit brings heart-stopping views of glacial valleys, sky-high waterfalls plunging through the rocky cliffs, and cascades of water far below.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The sleeveless dress featured a plunging neckline and slightly formfitting silhouette with a column skirt that flowed to the ground.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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For Adobe, the goals are to protect creators, ensure access, and avoid stifling innovation.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wolfe Herd’s story is somewhat different, however; Swiped is an unofficial biopic for the simple reason that key parts of the story are still subject to a stifling non-disclosure agreement, for reasons that soon become horribly clear.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Kirkland Signature Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, first spotted as early as 2017, has developed a reputation for vanishing from shelves for long stretches, leaving customers to wonder if it was discontinued or simply seasonal.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This mindset leads to silent burnout, broken health and brilliant people quietly vanishing from the workforce.—
Anastasia Paruntseva,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other pain- and fever-reducing medications, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, carry risks during pregnancy, and acetaminophen is the only over-the-counter drug approved to treat fevers during pregnancy.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Miran said that fewer immigrants should free up more housing and lower rental costs, reducing inflationary pressures.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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This announcement, humiliating the involved member, is harmful.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lingering bullishness The hype around European stocks might be fading, but most investors — as noted in BofA's survey findings — seem to be pricing in further upside.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The filmmaker, whose most recent feature, The Last Showgirl, depicted Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis as fading showgirls on the Las Vegas Strip, is serving on the Spanish film fest’s official jury this year.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Sinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinking. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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