SINKS Synonyms: 340 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sink

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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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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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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sinks

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noun

plural of sink

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

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Or its lazy gaze and obsession with gloss over lived-in texture, which sinks its moments of violence into forgettable trifles? — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 But what sinks the latter two shows is that voters still seem to be resistant toward honoring works of science-fiction. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 Greg Norman sinks a 66-foot chip on the first playoff hole, to capture the World Series of Golf and become the leading money winner in PGA Tour history. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Montana sinks a strikingly successful health plan One modern solution that has been hailed as a model for all employers came out of Montana. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Bathroom sinks that get a lot of use may need to be wiped down daily. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Satellite images also have shown that the tanker is increasingly submerged, and experts have warned of an unprecedented environmental disaster if the vessel sinks or breaks open and leaks its entire cargo. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead, plant a seed that sinks to the bottom for best results. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The lightweight oil instantly sinks into skin without clogging pores to leave skin firmer, radiant and refreshed. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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But every cycle adds to your home’s daily water footprint alongside showers, sinks and toilet flushes. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 The bathroom also features a massive soaking tub with dual sinks. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Once your washer drains, that water becomes wastewater alongside everything flowing from sinks, showers, toilets and dishwashers. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 There weren’t mirrors in our house except above the bathroom sinks and attached to my parents’ and brother’s bedroom dressers. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … LOST AT SEA — Dozens vanish after passenger ferry sinks as rescuers scour South Pacific coastline. — FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Calcium and magnesium react with soap and leave behind a film on tubs, shower doors and sinks that’s harder to rinse away. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 The morning after Kylie confesses her love to the devoted Gideon (Xolo Maridueña), he’s hit by a car and sinks into a coma. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 Butcher block requires regular oiling to prevent the wood from drying out, cracking, and splitting, while areas around sinks are particularly susceptible to stains and water damage. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

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Authorities expect that 10% to 15% of remaining residents might leave for the winter months, Tolokonnikov added, perhaps more if the situation deteriorates further.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Production volumes may remain high over a short period, even as supply security deteriorates.

— Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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Lead actor Anthony Ippolito, who landed the part with an unsolicited self-tape, disappears into the garbled diction and hangdog stubbornness of a young Stallone without ever coming off as a mere impression of a person.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
That story, though compellingly told, disappears for whole swaths of the text.

— Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of disappears

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This merger leaves fewer studios competing for scripts and talent, gives one company greater power to dictate terms to distributors, and reduces streaming choices.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
The order also tells state natural resources agencies to fast-track permitting for work that reduces flood and landslide risk.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduces

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Saccharide is a carbohydrate made of sugars, and the Aries season falls between late March and early April.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Companies should examine the economics more closely when a category of loss occurs regularly, remains relatively stable and falls within an amount the organization can comfortably absorb.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026