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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
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
After Jaxson Hayes free throws, James sinks another layup.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The titular vampire gang has formed a band, and when its members start to shred, the stage sinks down to create a mosh pit—a hellish underworld into which victims later drop.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
First, the men are menaced by an enormous, enraged sperm whale (terrifying, even as on some level the reader can’t help rooting for it against the harpoons), which rams and ultimately sinks their boat.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike a hard plastic jerkbait, which immediately rises when not in motion, a soft plastic jerkbait hovers or, if on a weighted hook, slowly sinks.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Playback time sinks a lot with ANC enabled, hitting just 8 hours, or 36 including the case.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
An employee lacked knowledge of proper cold holding temperatures, handwashing sinks and handwashing.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The rooms measure roughly 300 square feet each, nearly half of that space taken up by their elaborate bathrooms, each with separate tub and shower, sinks from Morocco.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In the primary bedroom, the en-suite bathroom boasts dual sinks, a soaking tub and a walk-in shower.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
When a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is thrown into danger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 May 2026
For sinks, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda in the sink, and use a damp microfiber cloth or sponge to scrub stains and areas with buildup before rinsing with cool water.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Verb
More recently, massive desalination plants, which often double as electric power plants, have been dumping hot brine that rapidly sinks, smothering life at the Gulf’s bottom, Riegl says.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
After Jaxson Hayes free throws, James sinks another layup.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The titular vampire gang has formed a band, and when its members start to shred, the stage sinks down to create a mosh pit—a hellish underworld into which victims later drop.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
First, the men are menaced by an enormous, enraged sperm whale (terrifying, even as on some level the reader can’t help rooting for it against the harpoons), which rams and ultimately sinks their boat.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike a hard plastic jerkbait, which immediately rises when not in motion, a soft plastic jerkbait hovers or, if on a weighted hook, slowly sinks.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Playback time sinks a lot with ANC enabled, hitting just 8 hours, or 36 including the case.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Most sinks are full of bacteria that will happily colonize in leftover food and water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
An employee lacked knowledge of proper cold holding temperatures, handwashing sinks and handwashing.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The rooms measure roughly 300 square feet each, nearly half of that space taken up by their elaborate bathrooms, each with separate tub and shower, sinks from Morocco.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In the primary bedroom, the en-suite bathroom boasts dual sinks, a soaking tub and a walk-in shower.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
When a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is thrown into danger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 May 2026
For sinks, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda in the sink, and use a damp microfiber cloth or sponge to scrub stains and areas with buildup before rinsing with cool water.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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That is why a hedge here makes sense while markets sit near highs, VIX remains compressed near the high teens, and investors are still leaning heavily into a handful of leadership names as the macro backdrop deteriorates.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Hospitals use the same billing codes for the ER visit, whether a patient’s condition deteriorates or not.—
Andrew Jones,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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If earlier American Football records hinted at adult disillusionment, LP4 plunges cannon ball-style into it.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
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Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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That stifles competition at home and, with China’s dependence on global consumption, raises concerns about dumping and deflation abroad.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Balance the state budget and tackle affordability while working with cities to promote small businesses to hire more by creating a business friendly environment such as cutting taxes and cutting red tape that stifles growth.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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At the intersection of climate and faith, the documentary brings audiences inside one of the most isolated communities in America, a conservative Christian fishing town on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay fighting to hold on as the land beneath them disappears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Tax savings are real, but when the tax tail starts wagging the family dog, reversibility quietly disappears.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The system enables closed-loop recycling, which extends material life cycles and reduces cotton emissions and pollution.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Incompetent leadership humiliates us on the global stage.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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And the President doesn’t seem to mind if Vance humiliates himself running errands.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And that’s why—but that doesn’t make sense because the money falls from the ceiling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Ducks’ top line fades The Ducks’ top line of Leo Carlsson centering Chris Kreider and Troy Terry had a quiet ending to the series after a very productive opening round against Edmonton.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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“Sinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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