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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
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
When a whale dies, its body sinks to the ocean floor in a process called whale fall.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
That movie ‘Titanic’ is about a boat that sinks.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Patel doesn’t think that sinks the frontier labs, and says that cutting-edge technology will remain valuable.
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Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
That movie Titanic is about a boat that sinks.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Scott Wedman sinks four three-point field goals without a miss and shot 11-for-11 overall from the field, both NBA Finals records, as Boston routs the Lakers 148-114 in Game 1.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
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David Boutt,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
When the price of a species dips below a certain level, Hudson uses program funds to buy the fish before the price sinks too low.
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Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 May 2026
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
In a 96 mph blur, the ball sinks into Pierzynski’s mitt.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
But when demand sinks, prices tend to tumble along with it.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Apply thin layers behind appliances, under sinks and furniture, and along baseboards and in cracks and crevices, suggests Harlow-Ellis.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
To remove hard water stains in toilet bowls and sinks, look for products that contain acids and oxides that will remove the mineral buildup.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Changing tables and sinks will be in the ADA-compliant units, alongside menstrual products.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Clean dishes, sinks, and the dishwasher to prevent odors and pests; empty the fridge of perishables and wipe down shelves.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Clean Cultured Marble These same cleaning supplies and methods can be used to clean cultured marble bathroom vanity tops and sinks.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
Verb
From the laundry room to the kitchen countertops to the bathroom sinks to the light fixtures, Natalie Randolph's first new house is starting to feel like home, and that is a good feeling.
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Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
When a whale dies, its body sinks to the ocean floor in a process called whale fall.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
That movie ‘Titanic’ is about a boat that sinks.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Patel doesn’t think that sinks the frontier labs, and says that cutting-edge technology will remain valuable.
—
Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
That movie Titanic is about a boat that sinks.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Scott Wedman sinks four three-point field goals without a miss and shot 11-for-11 overall from the field, both NBA Finals records, as Boston routs the Lakers 148-114 in Game 1.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—
David Boutt,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
When the price of a species dips below a certain level, Hudson uses program funds to buy the fish before the price sinks too low.
—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 May 2026
Noun
Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners’ toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of dryers exploding.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
In a 96 mph blur, the ball sinks into Pierzynski’s mitt.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
But when demand sinks, prices tend to tumble along with it.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Apply thin layers behind appliances, under sinks and furniture, and along baseboards and in cracks and crevices, suggests Harlow-Ellis.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
To remove hard water stains in toilet bowls and sinks, look for products that contain acids and oxides that will remove the mineral buildup.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Changing tables and sinks will be in the ADA-compliant units, alongside menstrual products.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Clean dishes, sinks, and the dishwasher to prevent odors and pests; empty the fridge of perishables and wipe down shelves.
—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Clean Cultured Marble These same cleaning supplies and methods can be used to clean cultured marble bathroom vanity tops and sinks.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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.
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Another six months of war and the negotiating position deteriorates.
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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Micromanagement stifles creativity, motivation, and productivity.
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That stifles competition at home and, with China’s dependence on global consumption, raises concerns about dumping and deflation abroad.
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Every year, about 90% of Central Oregon’s Deschutes River disappears into networks of canals and pipes traversing high desert.
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That doesn't necessarily mean every debt automatically disappears, however.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Diomande just humiliates fullbacks.
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Incompetent leadership humiliates us on the global stage.
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As opposed to the first film, where a good girl falls for a bad boy, the sequel turns the concept upside down, with Pfeiffer playing the bad girl who falls for a good boy.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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But with parking spaces costing thousands of dollars apiece — one transportation cost analysis put the land-and-construction cost of a surface parking space at about $8,000 in 2022 dollars — the incentive to design bigger spaces quickly fades.
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Then again later, because the panic fades before anything gets built.
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