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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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2
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
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the following month, Jupiter sinks into the sun's glare.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The ball flies through the air, the buzzer sounds and the ball sinks through the net.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
When Cornwallis sinks into an existential crisis over his position in the universe as a tiny piece of fecal matter, the boys set out to prove that every piece of poo matters on Christmas.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Day after day, Lotte’s head droops, drops, sinks onto the proof sheet on her desk.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Stephen Cloobeck Beverly Hills Democrat and former timeshare company CEO sinks $13 million of his own money into a campaign for governor.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
The floor sinks under the dish machines were clogged and employees were unable to wash dishes.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
In the standout first-act sequence of Bat Boy, the horror comedy gleefully sinks its teeth into My Fair Lady.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
This should include scrubbing the toilet, tub, and shower, wiping down the sinks and mirrors, and both vacuuming and mopping the floors.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Explore a white-sand beach and the sinks, swales, and sloughs found within the 2,500-acre Suwannee River Water Management District.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Focus on high-visibility, high-touch areas like kitchen counters, tables, glass, faucets, and sinks.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Any on-site water will be used for domestic purposes such as restrooms, sinks for employees, landscaping and general maintenance.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In one of the videos, all members of the pod share the pink liver fat while the rest of the shark’s body sinks into the ocean’s depths.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
One of the handwash sinks lacked soap, paper towels and a blower.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Street performers tune up, artists set out their work, and strangers lean shoulder to shoulder as the sun sinks into the Gulf for another Sunset Celebration.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the following month, Jupiter sinks into the sun's glare.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The ball flies through the air, the buzzer sounds and the ball sinks through the net.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
When Cornwallis sinks into an existential crisis over his position in the universe as a tiny piece of fecal matter, the boys set out to prove that every piece of poo matters on Christmas.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Day after day, Lotte’s head droops, drops, sinks onto the proof sheet on her desk.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Stephen Cloobeck Beverly Hills Democrat and former timeshare company CEO sinks $13 million of his own money into a campaign for governor.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
The floor sinks under the dish machines were clogged and employees were unable to wash dishes.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
In the standout first-act sequence of Bat Boy, the horror comedy gleefully sinks its teeth into My Fair Lady.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
These accommodations include safety bars, lowered sinks, and roll-in showers.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
This should include scrubbing the toilet, tub, and shower, wiping down the sinks and mirrors, and both vacuuming and mopping the floors.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Explore a white-sand beach and the sinks, swales, and sloughs found within the 2,500-acre Suwannee River Water Management District.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Focus on high-visibility, high-touch areas like kitchen counters, tables, glass, faucets, and sinks.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
Any on-site water will be used for domestic purposes such as restrooms, sinks for employees, landscaping and general maintenance.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In one of the videos, all members of the pod share the pink liver fat while the rest of the shark’s body sinks into the ocean’s depths.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
One of the handwash sinks lacked soap, paper towels and a blower.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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The Backyard cast also features Katie MacNichol as Gladys’ daughter Ellen, Alexander Ameen as Ellen’s husband Howard, and William Huffaker as a young painter from Boston named Don Bowman whom Gladys seeks to help even as her mental state deteriorates.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the situation deteriorates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany among others have urged their nationals to leave Bamako.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro handles noise cancellation and audio processing at the same time, with its custom Tensor A1 chip, meaning your music stays pristine while background noise disappears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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This enables continuous charging and reduces the need for large onboard batteries.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a stocky playmaker who rarely sprints and often reduces the game to walking pace in an increasingly breakneck sport populated by iron men, Cherki’s timing of arrival into English football is where the dichotomy lies.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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There’s always a moment in which somebody humiliates the villain and now all the love in him is gone.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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Estevie’s voice resonates throughout that lush blend of cumbia-pop, and leaves an impression that lingers long after the music fades.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinks. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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