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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
Stephen Smith, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Astin sinks into his pathetic character with full commitment, but the running gag about Ron getting more upset about the possibility of being banned from the fast-food restaurant than anything else is hammered so relentlessly that the character just seems mentally challenged.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
When the sun sinks below the horizon, nothing beats the retro pleasure of a movie under the twinkling stars.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Now Duke and its coach must hope that Saturday’s injury woes are just a bump in the road of a potentially special season — and not something that sinks the Blue Devils’ chances of making history.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
When the eclipsed moon sinks lower in the western sky, the sun will begin to brighten the eastern sky.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Mold frequently shows up in the shower, sinks, toilets, and appliances like washing machines and dishwashers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Paper towels were not available in the dispensers at both kitchen handwashing sinks.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In this hillside retreat by Foxterra Design, Nate Fox made the outdoor-kitchen sinks fit seamlessly into the environment, thanks to the generous bar drawing you naturally toward the pool’s edge.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Ensure that fixtures, cabinets, sinks, and baseboards sit flush against the wall, as well.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
On the other side of the living area was my and my husband’s room, with a king bed draped in netting, an en-suite bathroom with two stone sinks, live-edge wood counters, and a rain shower with a large window to outside, and a larger terrace with a hammock.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Improper Waterproofing Airborne water can be removed with an exhaust fan, but bathrooms also have plenty of water coming from other sources—showers, tubs, or sinks, as well as condensation on the toilet tank and on the walls.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Battered by bombs and torpedoes, the USS California slowly sinks into Pearl Harbor.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Astin sinks into his pathetic character with full commitment, but the running gag about Ron getting more upset about the possibility of being banned from the fast-food restaurant than anything else is hammered so relentlessly that the character just seems mentally challenged.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
When the sun sinks below the horizon, nothing beats the retro pleasure of a movie under the twinkling stars.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Now Duke and its coach must hope that Saturday’s injury woes are just a bump in the road of a potentially special season — and not something that sinks the Blue Devils’ chances of making history.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
When the eclipsed moon sinks lower in the western sky, the sun will begin to brighten the eastern sky.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
No soap at the handwash sinks next to the dish machine.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Mold frequently shows up in the shower, sinks, toilets, and appliances like washing machines and dishwashers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Paper towels were not available in the dispensers at both kitchen handwashing sinks.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In this hillside retreat by Foxterra Design, Nate Fox made the outdoor-kitchen sinks fit seamlessly into the environment, thanks to the generous bar drawing you naturally toward the pool’s edge.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Ensure that fixtures, cabinets, sinks, and baseboards sit flush against the wall, as well.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
On the other side of the living area was my and my husband’s room, with a king bed draped in netting, an en-suite bathroom with two stone sinks, live-edge wood counters, and a rain shower with a large window to outside, and a larger terrace with a hammock.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Improper Waterproofing Airborne water can be removed with an exhaust fan, but bathrooms also have plenty of water coming from other sources—showers, tubs, or sinks, as well as condensation on the toilet tank and on the walls.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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The turtle slows, more organisms attach, and the animal’s condition deteriorates.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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The movie, out now, follows Irene (Liu), her son Joe (Lawrence Shou), whose relationship deteriorates in the wake of his schizophrenia diagnosis.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nothing stifles a good time like being stressed about what is going on at home without any way to intervene.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some parents have no issue monitoring and restricting how kids are using social media, AI chat bots, and even texting apps to keep them safe, while others worry too much oversight is an invasion of privacy and stifles their child's ability to develop independence.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2026
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If trust in the integrity of the game disappears, then interest is likely to follow.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ship simply disappears from the map.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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This reduces long setup times typically required for brain-computer interfaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Removing your data from these sites reduces the information criminals can use to target you.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Later that season, Eric humiliates Bill in front of their Pierpoint colleagues by insulting his work quality and Bill dies from brain cancer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thecla humiliates him by ripping his robe and tearing the wreath off his head.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The rules of the game state that, if a head of a household falls, the next person in succession must take their place and fight, or their entire family line will get blown up by Satan.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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By the time the curtain falls, dozens of audience members have become part of the show.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Support for DiCaprio fades, and Day-Lewis wins his third Oscar.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Energy drinks can give you a quick burst of energy, but that boost often fades fast.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinks. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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