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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Just past first quarter, the moon will spend each afternoon hanging in the daytime sky, becoming easier to spot as the sun sinks towards the horizon. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The 1996 Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino collaboration From Dusk Till Dawn springs immediately to mind, but, compared to that, director Samjad sinks his teeth into the meat of his movie in next to no time. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 The loss sinks the Cardinals to 1-3, a tough start in what might be the NFL’s toughest division. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Swift is expected to follow in early November as its orbit steadily sinks. — Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 The water sinks into porous soil and replenishes the groundwater. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 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 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

Noun

As one of the most effective natural sinks for carbon, peatlands could accelerate climate change if disturbed. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Toilets and sinks did not appear to be working and 2-liter bottles filled with urine were all over the house, Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said. — David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 No paper towels available at either the downstairs or upstairs handwashing sinks. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 From build-up on machines and leaks under sinks, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 The kitchen hand sinks were out of the paper towels and hand soap. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Other key elements include roll-in showers with grab bars and handheld shower wands; raised toilet seats with grab bars; lowered light switches, thermostats, and mirrors; and wheelchair-accessible bathroom sinks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Check kitchens, sinks, walls, and hidden spaces for droppings, gnaw marks, nest material, smells, and scratching sounds. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 Euro sinks as fiscal and political worries mount The euro sank to its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025 over Spain’s snap elections added to mounting fiscal and political worries across the region. — Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks

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As her brother Aldwin’s mental health deteriorates, Lil considers risking her future to travel to him.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Keep the effort easy enough that your movement quality improves rather than deteriorates.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of deteriorates

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Rather than upside-down loops and corkscrews, the two-decade-old coaster focuses on velocity and downhill plunges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
While firms have no doubt been following the progress of international regulations and the formation of new standards for years now, supply chain visibility positively plunges beyond Tier 1.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of plunges

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Perhaps her biggest challenge is combating the misconception that cystic fibrosis has been cured, which stifles investment into new treatments.

— Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Opponents argue the proposal weakens environmental protections, stifles community input and could fast-track projects like data centers and freeways.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stifles

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This reduces the turbulence around the suspension and in the trailer’s wake, and lowers the aerodynamic drag.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
There are studies suggesting that being on a regular training regimen reduces your risk of cancer recurrence.

— Samantha Ciaccia, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduces

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When carb intake falls sharply, the liver turns fat into ketones, an alternative fuel for the brain and other tissues that may cause less metabolic stress.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Bangladesh’s experience shows the challenge of containing an outbreak when vaccination coverage falls below 95%, a level the WHO says is needed to prevent outbreaks.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026