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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.
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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?
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Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
As revenue sank, the economy collapsed amid soaring inflation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sank
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The Downfall and Freefall documentaries argue that Boeing’s company culture deteriorated as company execs prioritized profits and a rising share price over safety.
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By 2024, his health had deteriorated to the point of requiring continuous oxygen, leading to his evaluation for a groundbreaking dual-organ transplant under the HOPE Act.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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John Adams famously wrote to his wife, Abigail, that smallpox was killing 10 soldiers for every one felled in battle.
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Saif Hassan scored 42 in 33 deliveries but Australia's spinners stifled Bangladesh in the middle overs.
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But against a suffocating new-look defense spearheaded by Williams, the Valkyries stifled Plum to the tune of a season-low nine points on 3-of-10 shooting and just 2 of 3 from the free throw line.
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Before Black rodeos disappeared from the local calendar, cowboys and cowgirls from around the country regularly traveled to Kansas City to compete.
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In that moment, Hurst said, her imposter syndrome disappeared.
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Among them, a large waterfront hotel in the city of Macuto, which has been reduced to rubble.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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Only the United States was humiliated; both countries have experienced a catastrophic loss.
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However, they were then humiliated 2-1, after extra time, by second division side Torreense in the final.
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The importance of that relationship became clear in 2025, when live cattle imports plunged by more than 50%.
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Oil stockpiles at the critical oil hub of Cushing, Oklahoma, have plunged to the bare minimum of what is needed to operate.
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By the time the Giants jumped to a 2-0 lead in Tuesday’s second inning over West Sacramento’s A’s, the protestors had faded from the plaza.
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Election betting was common until the 1940s, then mysteriously faded away.
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“Sank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sank. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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