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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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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
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
With nearly 50% of the shares held by institutions, a large-scale exit would be likely to further sink the stock.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 6 June 2025
These are sunk costs for most practices, with no clear performance accountability.
—Sally Ragab, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Unholy sums of capital are being sunk into Silicon Valley.
—Michael Serazio, Time, 28 May 2025
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By sinking much of the functional infrastructure underground, the design frees up surface-level space for pedestrian access and public use, turning the station into a civic destination rather than merely a transit point.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
With nearly 50% of the shares held by institutions, a large-scale exit would be likely to further sink the stock.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 6 June 2025
These are sunk costs for most practices, with no clear performance accountability.
—Sally Ragab, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Unholy sums of capital are being sunk into Silicon Valley.
—Michael Serazio, Time, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sink
Verb
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Eventually, Paley’s eyesight deteriorated due to diabetes.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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However, the situation is expected to deteriorate further as Netanyahu gave a public speech saying Israel’s military action may last several days.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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In March 2024, meantime, a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland suddenly plunged 400 ft.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Online traffic from Canadian buyers, Realtor.com reported, plunged by 40.7 percent to 34.7 percent from the last quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The argument goes that laws like CEQA in part drive the housing and infrastructure crises in blue states that are stifling the party’s political fortunes.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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To be a woman is to be fraught with stifling expectations about how to look, act, dress and be.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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In a single week in June 2008, roughly 900 people at nine newspapers were informed their jobs would disappear.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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All the Ubaldo family possessions disappeared; dead bodies littered the devastation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Ukrainians said they were subjected to beatings, electric shocks and dog attacks by Russian authorities, not only to extract information but to intimidate and humiliate them.—
Richard Engel,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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Musk, who also owns SpaceX, had backed Isaacman, and felt betrayed and humiliated when Trump changed his mind, according to the report.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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What once looked like a promising season is falling apart for the Kansas City Royals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Americans celebrate Flag Day, which falls on Saturday, June 14, in many ways, including parades, ceremonies and educational events designed to encourage respect for the flag and its significance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Despite the metaverse hype having faded, Infinite Reality shows that investor belief in immersive environments remains, especially when linked to creator infrastructure or enterprise applications. 4.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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When McBride isn’t answering the director’s questions and when Joynt is able to fade into the background, the documentary, which asserts little visual style other than fly-on-the-wall presence, is able to witness moments that showcase the unguarded McBride.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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“Sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sink. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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