1
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
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
Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
What a poll found →Supreme Court approval rating sinks to a new low, poll finds.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS NARCOTICS BLITZ – Military sinks alleged smuggler boat in fiery takedown during Pacific Viper mission.
—FOXNews.com, 10 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
Fireclay sinks typically cost between $400-$1,000, while soapstone sinks can cost $1,000 or more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 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
But if carbon dioxide sources and sinks were mismatched by as little as 5% for 5 million years, the biosphere would be utterly destroyed in a runaway high-CO2 greenhouse.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
What a poll found →Supreme Court approval rating sinks to a new low, poll finds.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS NARCOTICS BLITZ – Military sinks alleged smuggler boat in fiery takedown during Pacific Viper mission.
—FOXNews.com, 10 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
Fireclay sinks typically cost between $400-$1,000, while soapstone sinks can cost $1,000 or more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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Remodels stall, menu updates fall flat, and guest experience deteriorates.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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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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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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This cycle of reactionary leadership not only stifles innovation but also erodes trust and morale within organizations.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Rather than unlocking potential, this approach stifles initiative, fuels frustration, and drives out talent.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Yet most of this knowledge disappears into corporate databases.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And in the flood, the specialness disappears.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Encouraging young adults to take on progressively larger responsibilities — whether through part-time work, volunteering or managing household duties — builds competence and reduces fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.—
Annie Margaret,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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And Sacks, a PayPal Mafia member and veteran Silicon Valley investor, is just the sort of titan of industry this town routinely devours and humiliates — from Rex Tillerson to, well, Elon Musk.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the afterglow of the midyear continental tournaments fades back into seasonal play in global women’s soccer, there’s been a trend of superlative record-breaking, from the youngest professional goal scorers to the most lucrative transfer fees.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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If an online trend fades or followers are lost, the name tends to lose steam as well.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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