sink in
phrasal verb
sank in or sunk in; sunk in; sinking in; sinks in
: to become completely known, felt, or understood
I had to tell him what to do over and over before it finally sank in.
The fact that she's left me still hasn't really sunk in.
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The stock market sank in mixed trading on Tuesday, while gold and silver bounced higher after their latest sell-off.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In Oscoda Township, the AuSable River Queen operated for six decades before sinking in 2025, leaving its owner unable to resume cruises.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Wells are going dry and the ground is sinking in the towns of Wenden and Salome in eastern La Paz County.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Her pro move is letting balm sink in while completing the rest of the face, then blotting excess right before lipstick application.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In Oscoda Township, the AuSable River Queen operated for six decades before sinking in 2025, leaving its owner unable to resume cruises.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Wells are going dry and the ground is sinking in the towns of Wenden and Salome in eastern La Paz County.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Her pro move is letting balm sink in while completing the rest of the face, then blotting excess right before lipstick application.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sink in
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“Sink in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sink%20in. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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