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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
his fortunes have steadily sunk since the breakup of his business
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2
as in to plunge
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 to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation
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as in to disappear
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 to reduce
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 to humiliate
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 to fall
to lead or extend downward
the road sinks abruptly after that curve
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as in to fade
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 dump
a place of great vice and corruption
was able to rise above the sink that was his birthplace
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Recent Examples of sink
Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
As Hardman and other local historians see it, the island is a small peek into the rich history of the area, such as Blarney Island itself, and the Chain-o-Lakes has more to offer than just a sinking island for sale.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The 60-foot barge, being pushed from behind by a tugboat, hit the 17-foot Hobie Getaway at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday July 28, throwing all six occupants into Biscayne Bay and sinking the sailboat, the U.S. Coast Guard Miami sector said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Take a look at a clip of Wesley sinking his teeth deeply into one bit of dialogue while surrounded by pop art colors, papier-mache props, and beehive hairdos below.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
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Bitcoin sank to $113.9K. Around the watercooler Did DOGE contribute to the BLS jobs report that Trump hated?
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
As Hardman and other local historians see it, the island is a small peek into the rich history of the area, such as Blarney Island itself, and the Chain-o-Lakes has more to offer than just a sinking island for sale.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The 60-foot barge, being pushed from behind by a tugboat, hit the 17-foot Hobie Getaway at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday July 28, throwing all six occupants into Biscayne Bay and sinking the sailboat, the U.S. Coast Guard Miami sector said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Take a look at a clip of Wesley sinking his teeth deeply into one bit of dialogue while surrounded by pop art colors, papier-mache props, and beehive hairdos below.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
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But after the Sriracha-maker callously withheld payments from Underwood, the relationship deteriorated and litigation followed.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But this week, the situation in Donetsk has rapidly deteriorated, with Russian forces making important advances to the north east of Dobropilia, altering control of the area Witkoff has been discussing with the Kremlin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Filmed on 16mm Kodak Ektachrome across a non-stop 45 day shoot, Petersen expands her exploration of mysticism and disappearance in southernmost Argentina – plunging head-first into a father-daughter relationship upended in the sleepy mountains of Tierra del Fuego.—
Jason Liwag,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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The eviction notice has plunged his future into uncertainty.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Further, whites used the threat of racist violence, tacitly approved by elites, to stifle efforts to empower the Black population.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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That’s when, particularly in the tech space, incumbents have the greatest incentive to stifle new technologies.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since then, that offensive production has all but disappeared.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
17 Aug. 2025
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Silhouette’s Atelier line takes the cat-eye into ethereal territory with a silhouette that lifts the face and disappears on it.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Both north and southbound traffic on SR 37 has been moved to the southbound lanes, reducing them to one lane in each direction.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those fine particles can stick together tightly, reducing pore space for water to move through or percolate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Luthor’s ultimate defeat is an unmasking that humiliates him by confirming his own worst fears about himself.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Coach Ruben Amorim publicly humiliated him before a loan move to Aston Villa for the final half of the campaign.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But critics say the global response has fallen dangerously short, despite the fact that $1.1 billion has been pledged by countries, foundations and international organizations to support mpox control.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The company is already expanding eastward, and backlash over the CEO’s address will fade quickly.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The television had faded to a speck and Ted took my other hand and the three of us snaked from the room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sink. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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