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 Bridget Carleton blocked a shot by Copper and grabbed the rebound with 12 seconds to go, then sank two free throws for a four-point lead after Copper fouled her. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 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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Her motive wasn’t a major part of the trial, but evidence presented by the prosecution suggested her relationship with her in-laws had deteriorated.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
As the deployment has stretched on and living conditions on board have allegedly deteriorated, the crew of the Lincoln has also reportedly struggled with increasing mental health concerns.

— Connor Greene, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of deteriorated

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Mixed Pro Doubles Recap Roos van Reek & Jack Munro stayed out of trouble and avoided the early knockout round upsets that be felled many of the other top seeds to claim the Mixed title and guarantee the double-double for themselves on the weekend.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The storm felled trees and power lines and caused serious flooding that swept some 100 homes from their foundations on the Big Island, authorities said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fell

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Washington also seemed to open up the playbook, with downfield passing concepts that confused Miami defensive backs and pressure packages that stifled the Dolphins offensive line.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Raman asserted that there have been only three Inside Safe operations in her district and that her committee has been stifled by inaction from the mayor.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of stifled

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The bodies of two Belgian climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps 34 years ago have been found, freed from the melting Trift Glacier, police said Wednesday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Second jet skier who disappeared in Long Beach over the weekend is rescued.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappeared

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That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Traffic on the critical waterway, through which one-fifth of global crude oil typically flows, has reduced to a trickle since the war started in February.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduced

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In their first national title game, the Wildcats humiliated Oklahoma in the national semifinal by 44, and in their second, demoralized Michigan in the title game by 17.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
After being publicly humiliated by Daemon Targaryen and lured to switch sides (with his dragon) to the Greens by Ormund Hightower, party animal Ulf is still drunk and MIA when the battle starts.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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Since going public in March on the Nasdaq Global Market, Greenland Energy’s market cap has plunged nearly 85% down to about $54 million.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Average humanoid robot prices have plunged 93% between 2020 and 2025 to $58,000, according to Wood Mackenzie.

— Elaine Yu,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

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In most cases, however, the original relationship spark has faded.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose almost 6% this week as hopes faded of a quick resolution to a deadlock that’s disrupted the flow of oil and other key commodities to global markets.

— Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026