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as in deteriorates
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 plunges
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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3
as in stifles
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation
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as in disappears
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 reduces
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 humiliates
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 falls
to lead or extend downward
the road sinks abruptly after that curve
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as in fades
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 dumps
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 sinks
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In the very first episode, the vampire Lestat and Louis make out on the altar in a burning Catholic church before the former sinks his teeth into the latter’s neck.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
The distance of the skim is measured to the point where the stone sinks below the water.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
People have to decide instantly whether to open or delay, and if the subject line does not signal importance, the email sinks to the bottom of the inbox.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the same storm that ignites Ivy’s career as a successful restaurateur sinks Theo’s tenure as an architect and causes his breathtaking (albeit not entirely sound) maritime museum to crumble.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
At this video segment’s end, for some reason, the woman slowly sinks down to her knees on the spot and becomes motionless.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Hand sinks must not be used for anything other than handwashing.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors closed the Southeast Asian restaurant after spotting several live adult and juvenile German cockroaches in areas including under sinks.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Dunk the ends of a lock of your hair in a cup of water (or take a bath, any excuse), and see if your hair floats, sinks, or stays somewhere in the middle.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
What a poll found →Supreme Court approval rating sinks to a new low, poll finds.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Ward sinks into his deep third of the field, which is where Williams is running his post route.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
How Often To Clean To Prevent Mold To keep mold from developing and sticking around in areas prone to moisture, clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen sinks, and other areas weekly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The family Beauchamp only get a minute or two together before Simon sleazes over and refers to Julia as his wife; Henry’s face sinks faster than a kettlebell in the shallow end.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The floor sinks beneath the food prep sink and at the front counter were clogged and filled with water.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In the very first episode, the vampire Lestat and Louis make out on the altar in a burning Catholic church before the former sinks his teeth into the latter’s neck.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
The distance of the skim is measured to the point where the stone sinks below the water.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
People have to decide instantly whether to open or delay, and if the subject line does not signal importance, the email sinks to the bottom of the inbox.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the same storm that ignites Ivy’s career as a successful restaurateur sinks Theo’s tenure as an architect and causes his breathtaking (albeit not entirely sound) maritime museum to crumble.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
At this video segment’s end, for some reason, the woman slowly sinks down to her knees on the spot and becomes motionless.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Add in moisture and soap scum, and kitchen sinks can get pretty disgusting.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Hand sinks must not be used for anything other than handwashing.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors closed the Southeast Asian restaurant after spotting several live adult and juvenile German cockroaches in areas including under sinks.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Dunk the ends of a lock of your hair in a cup of water (or take a bath, any excuse), and see if your hair floats, sinks, or stays somewhere in the middle.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
What a poll found →Supreme Court approval rating sinks to a new low, poll finds.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Ward sinks into his deep third of the field, which is where Williams is running his post route.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
How Often To Clean To Prevent Mold To keep mold from developing and sticking around in areas prone to moisture, clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen sinks, and other areas weekly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The family Beauchamp only get a minute or two together before Simon sleazes over and refers to Julia as his wife; Henry’s face sinks faster than a kettlebell in the shallow end.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Our hygiene deteriorates.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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The judge found that Google has been engaging in behavior that stifles competition to the detriment of online publishers that depend on the system for revenue.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Trump silencing free speech stifles our democracy.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Based on the book by Slow Horses scribe Mick Herron, in Down Cemetery Road, when a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Trafford (Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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But when the owner's daughter disappears, he's tasked with finding her — and has a number of fun (wink) dalliances along the way.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s always a moment in which somebody humiliates the villain and now all the love in him is gone.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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And Sacks, a PayPal Mafia member and veteran Silicon Valley investor, is just the sort of titan of industry this town routinely devours and humiliates — from Rex Tillerson to, well, Elon Musk.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As anger fades into apathy and grief is aggravated by guilt, the public also chooses silence.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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With Ka-young’s help, Iblis is able to destroy the Flower of Eternal Life, which had allowed Khalid to live forever (at least until this point), and the villain fades to dust.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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