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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
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the same storm that ignites Ivy’s career as a successful restaurateur sinks Theo’s tenure as an architect and causes his breathtaking (albeit not entirely sound) maritime museum to crumble.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
At this video segment’s end, for some reason, the woman slowly sinks down to her knees on the spot and becomes motionless.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
But most of us have remodeled our kitchens or live in a newer home where plumbers installed PVC pipes under the sinks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Some food was stored on the floor in the freezer, there was no soap at one of the hand sinks and food debris was found on the outside of some of the equipment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Triple bowl sinks usually include a narrow center bowl for waste disposal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
New flooring, sinks, furniture to store items on and countertops had to be installed.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s paper towel dispenser at the kitchen handwashing sinks and employee restroom were empty.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As the waves crash and the glow of the sun sinks into the ocean, the slower pace brings joy and demands presence.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Many offer standard amenities like flushing toilets, showers, picnic tables, and sinks for dishwashing.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
People have to decide instantly whether to open or delay, and if the subject line does not signal importance, the email sinks to the bottom of the inbox.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the same storm that ignites Ivy’s career as a successful restaurateur sinks Theo’s tenure as an architect and causes his breathtaking (albeit not entirely sound) maritime museum to crumble.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
At this video segment’s end, for some reason, the woman slowly sinks down to her knees on the spot and becomes motionless.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
What a poll found →Supreme Court approval rating sinks to a new low, poll finds.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
But most of us have remodeled our kitchens or live in a newer home where plumbers installed PVC pipes under the sinks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Some food was stored on the floor in the freezer, there was no soap at one of the hand sinks and food debris was found on the outside of some of the equipment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Triple bowl sinks usually include a narrow center bowl for waste disposal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
New flooring, sinks, furniture to store items on and countertops had to be installed.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s paper towel dispenser at the kitchen handwashing sinks and employee restroom were empty.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As the waves crash and the glow of the sun sinks into the ocean, the slower pace brings joy and demands presence.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Many offer standard amenities like flushing toilets, showers, picnic tables, and sinks for dishwashing.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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This means green signals are inherently weaker, and when outdoor sunlight adds noise, the measurement range shrinks even further, and accuracy deteriorates.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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When trust between boards and CEOs deteriorates, cracks spread quickly.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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That fear discourages innovation and stifles opportunity.—
Brad Rencher,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the TikTok video, Ella lies with her arms at her sides and stifles a giggle.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Related Stories When Ema disappears and tragedy is covered up, Daniel faces betrayal and decides to seek revenge before leaving.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friedman explained that architects Foster & Partners designed a retractable 15-foot elevator that comes up and disappears to avoid blocking its neighbors’ views of the Eiffel Tower.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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This not only reinforces clarity, but also reduces the reliance on employees having to scribble notes word for word to decode later.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But prorating three years of player profits down to 12 months, as UEFA’s rule does, reduces the immediate efficacy of successful trading in the market, the very strategy that poorer clubs increasingly rely on to climb the ladder.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Midnight blue, a heavier shade, has been favored in recent years as the summer fades and fall approaches.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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And when history is forgotten, respect for it fades.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
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Funiculars use a counterweight pulley system so that when one car of a funicular descends, the other car can ascend.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Then the Marswalker does its job and climbs or descends a staircase.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinks. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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