SINKS Synonyms: 340 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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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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The weather will start to change Sunday when a low-pressure system sinks south. —

Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Enjoy burgers and rose sangria with toes in the sand as the sun sinks behind the waves, and a DJ’s soundtrack keeps things lively. —

Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 The axel’s extra turn is what sinks most skaters. —

Joy Sung, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2026 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

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Immediate actions such as thoroughly cleaning all surfaces, sinks and drains, and emptying and cleaning trash bins regularly can show results within one to three days. —

Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026 This goes for stone sinks, granite or marble counters, and soapstone. —

Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 The restaurant was in violation of 11 standards, including a door left ajar and no hot water at handwashing sinks. —

Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026 One of two private wings is dedicated to the primary suite, which comes with a fireside sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath spotlighted by a floating vanity with dual sinks and a deep freestanding soaking tub atop a veined pink marble inlay. —

Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 Shorter panels or café-style treatments keep fabric away from sinks and stoves while still softening hard tile and metal, and mitigating sharp corners. —

Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026 Advertisement Hot, soapy water is generally sufficient for cleaning up everyday messes on kitchen countertops, cutting boards, and kitchen sinks, says Taylor Dunivin, a toxicologist with the Environmental Working Group, an environmental health nonprofit. —

Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026 Whale falls, which occur when a whale carcass sinks to the ocean floor, create temporary ecosystems that feed octopuses, sharks, crabs, microorganisms and more. —

Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026 Let’s say podcasting dissolves and sinks into the sea. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026

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As her vision deteriorates, Penny turns to psychoanalysis not in hopes of reversing her condition, but to confront years of denial and silence.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Europe is tightening the net on Russian oil being shipped through its waters, squeezing Moscow’s ability to fund its war even as officials and business executives in Russia fear the window is narrowing to reach a peace deal before the economy deteriorates.

— Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026