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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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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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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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
But Iranians have become angry and anxious, seeing footage of protesters shot and killed while worrying about what may happen next as the economy — the original focus of the protests — sinks further.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When the temperature rises again, the ground sinks back to its normal level and leaves a gap between the pavement and the ground.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The British film, adapted from Helen Macdonald’s best-selling memoir, charts how Foy’s Helen sinks into a grave depression following the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson).
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Placing toilets, showers, and sinks too far away from the main drain stack causes clogs in the future.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
With Luis gone, Haru sinks into a depression that spreads out over many months (energetic chapter intertitles tip us off early as to what’s coming).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
His head sinks into the crook of a Svalinn trainer's arm, as the trainer deems Ruin one of his favorites.
—Megan Sauer
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Over the following month, Jupiter sinks into the sun's glare.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
There was no soap at any of the hand sinks, undated food was found in the cooler and some unlabeled medication was stored above open food.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Afterwards, Mero slips on a puffer coat and the sort of shiesty Max B has been rocking and sinks into one of the cozy couches in the studio, dozing off a little.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
No water on the handwash sinks meant no proper employee handwashing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Bathroom Sinks and Fixtures Moisture pooling around bathroom sinks, tubs, and showers creates the perfect environment for mold and mildew.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Being denser than water, the metal sinks—ask any child.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Chisos Mountains Lodge remains fully closed, while water spigots, sinks, and toilets at parts of the park have also been shut off.
—Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
O’Hara sinks into the role, embracing the inherent clumsiness of community theater while celebrating its flaws.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The duo provides an invitingly sweet alcoholic heat that sinks into the crumb of the brioche-like cake, giving each bite a literal burst of flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
But Iranians have become angry and anxious, seeing footage of protesters shot and killed while worrying about what may happen next as the economy — the original focus of the protests — sinks further.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When the temperature rises again, the ground sinks back to its normal level and leaves a gap between the pavement and the ground.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The British film, adapted from Helen Macdonald’s best-selling memoir, charts how Foy’s Helen sinks into a grave depression following the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson).
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Placing toilets, showers, and sinks too far away from the main drain stack causes clogs in the future.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
With Luis gone, Haru sinks into a depression that spreads out over many months (energetic chapter intertitles tip us off early as to what’s coming).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
His head sinks into the crook of a Svalinn trainer's arm, as the trainer deems Ruin one of his favorites.
—Megan Sauer
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Over the following month, Jupiter sinks into the sun's glare.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
There was no soap at any of the hand sinks, undated food was found in the cooler and some unlabeled medication was stored above open food.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Afterwards, Mero slips on a puffer coat and the sort of shiesty Max B has been rocking and sinks into one of the cozy couches in the studio, dozing off a little.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
No water on the handwash sinks meant no proper employee handwashing.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Bathroom Sinks and Fixtures Moisture pooling around bathroom sinks, tubs, and showers creates the perfect environment for mold and mildew.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Being denser than water, the metal sinks—ask any child.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
Chisos Mountains Lodge remains fully closed, while water spigots, sinks, and toilets at parts of the park have also been shut off.
—Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
O’Hara sinks into the role, embracing the inherent clumsiness of community theater while celebrating its flaws.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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Emily Demirdonder, director of operations and marketing at Proximity Plumbing, said the rubber backing deteriorates in hot water and breaks apart during the spin cycle, and those fragments can block drain pumps and drainage pipes—sometimes leading to flooding and machine failure.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Staying at home when weather deteriorates will allow essential personnel to travel more safely to work.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wang specializes in balancing tragedy with mirth (see her award-winning film The Farewell), though Expats plunges deeper into grief and darkness.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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How far this arctic air plunges south will determine the scope of a winter storm in the making.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
19 Jan. 2026
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Administrative red tape stifles growth Beyond direct financial costs, small business owners are struggling with a sudden increase in bureaucratic red tape.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Over-regulation stifles American growth and aids China in this crucial race for global strength.—
Samuel Field,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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The middle class of cinema disappears.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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What disappears with them is not glass, but evidence.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Thecla humiliates him by ripping his robe and tearing the wreath off his head.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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To show him who’s boss, Catherine turns around and buys Pac-North, humiliates him by closing it, and forces him back to Grey Sloan.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning your oven, however, is something that falls within the former category.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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One pauses a policy and hopes the controversy fades.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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When the trend fades, meaning remains — and meaning is bankable over time.—
Obi Asika,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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