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

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Orosei stone, which is found on the coast of Sardinia, not only forms the floors but also the sinks (both indoor and outdoor), a clear example of how the island was integrated into the design. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 The likeness remains strikingly photo-realistic, but the anachronism of Dalí taking a selfie sinks the interaction into the uncanny valley. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 Here are your weekly frightful violations at Kansas City-area restaurants — from leaky sinks to food kept in refrigerators longer than the health code says. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 These outlets often have Test and Reset buttons and are commonly found in kitchens near sinks. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026 The third floor has a primary suite with a walk-in closet and a bathroom with double sinks and an oversized shower. — Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The only thing inspectors want touching handwash sinks is soapy water from hands being washed. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 The sinks are no longer tucked away on the side of the floor but rather in the middle for easier access to explore new fragrances, Page said. — Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The baths offer a modern take on ancient hammams, from the sinks to the bathtubs in the suites, that also reflects a contemporary approach to wellness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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If the unrest continues, confidence deteriorates further or market tensions intensify, growth could be even weaker.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
As her brother Aldwin’s mental health deteriorates, Lil considers risking her future to travel to him.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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Appropriately enough, the film is about a future when a super-intelligent AI has spread across the globe, and humanity has handed control to algorithms, which plunges the world into a crisis.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Stepping forward, my right foot suddenly plunges through the floorboards, soft and wet with rot.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 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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Ro’s Reitano suggested using the government’s scale to negotiate lower prices, and to structure programs that pay for patients staying on the treatment, not just starting it, as much of the health value disappears when patients stop.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Some people get upset when their comment gets flagged and disappears.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappears

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This reduces the computing work required to serve identical repository data repeatedly.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The iron in lentils can help maintain healthy energy levels by being a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which delivers oxygen throughout the body and reduces fatigue.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of reduces

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The 6% lead for the No side falls outside the poll’s margin of error, which was around 3% according to PPIC.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The Hamptons If your trip falls between late spring and early fall and you’re situated on the East Coast, a trip to the Hamptons will likely be hassle-free enough for everyone involved.

— Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

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The question now is whether shoppers counting every dollar will keep paying for products like cashmere-soft diapers once the novelty fades and if inflation keeps biting.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
The shot fades into a close-up of Liam, his perfect coif billowing in the ocean breeze.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026