SANK Synonyms: 334 Similar and Opposite Words

sank

verb

variants or sunk

Definition of sank

past tense of sink

as in deteriorated

to become worse or of less value his fortunes have steadily sunk since the breakup of his business

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as in fell

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 stifled

to refrain from openly showing or uttering sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation

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as in disappeared

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 reduced

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 humiliated

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 plunged

to lead or extend downward the road sinks abruptly after that curve

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as in faded

to lose bodily strength or vigor the old woman only sunk further after she was moved to the nursing home

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Recent Examples of sank On their first two trips to the property, the enormity of the task at hand—and their utter naiveté in taking it on—sank in. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026 The study said the debris could have come from a foreign ship that sank—given the lack of information from the Russian side, who could say? — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 As revenue sank, the economy collapsed amid soaring inflation. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026 And the Conference Board’s latest survey revealed that consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since April in November, as assessments of both the business and labor markets sank, and the Expectations Index dropped further below the threshold that signals an upcoming recession. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Again, on the heels of September’s rate, short-term Treasury yields sank, but the 10-year yield soared back to its highest point in nearly a fortnight. — Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 But after spending nearly three decades sitting dormant in Philadelphia, the ship was sold to Okaloosa County in Florida, to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025

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The business has not deteriorated by 43% in a matter of weeks.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Her vision deteriorated, at times disappearing completely, while neurological symptoms led to seizure-like episodes and stroke-like symptoms.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of deteriorated

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The return to form is all the more stunning given that book sales overall are barely rising, and Amazon, which nearly felled Barnes & Noble in the 2010s, is still a threat.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Each measures 500 square feet, with its walls, ceilings, and timber beams made from pine trees felled on site.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of fell

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In the late 1800s however, the Chinese Exclusion Act stifled the thriving community, and other immigrant communities began to make their mark on Gilroy.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Corporate employees often have income growth that can be stifled or even capped.

— Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of stifled

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Although the details of the project – including how the money would be divided between states and how exactly water use would be reduced – are currently undetermined.

— Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
At a time when Iran dominates political headlines, this novel offered a deeply human perspective on a country too often reduced to geopolitics.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduced

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But, SpaceX plunged 37% in July, and 14% on Wednesday after issuing its first earnings report as a public company.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
While on an anniversary trip with her husband, Bernadette Vander Meer plunged to her death from the iconic Angels Landing tower in Zion National Park.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

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As daylight faded, visitors explored inside the grand hall and wandered the gardens before the night ended with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over the property.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The reliever the Phillies saw in his first full season as a rookie has faded into a less-reliable version.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026