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as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
his fortunes have steadily sunk since the breakup of his business
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as in fell
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 stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation
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as in disappeared
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 reduced
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 humiliated
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 plunged
to lead or extend downward
the road sinks abruptly after that curve
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the old woman only sunk further after she was moved to the nursing home
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Recent Examples of sank
The study said the debris could have come from a foreign ship that sank—given the lack of information from the Russian side, who could say?
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Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
As revenue sank, the economy collapsed amid soaring inflation.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
And the Conference Board’s latest survey revealed that consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since April in November, as assessments of both the business and labor markets sank, and the Expectations Index dropped further below the threshold that signals an upcoming recession.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Again, on the heels of September’s rate, short-term Treasury yields sank, but the 10-year yield soared back to its highest point in nearly a fortnight.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But after spending nearly three decades sitting dormant in Philadelphia, the ship was sold to Okaloosa County in Florida, to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef.
—Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
As revenue sank, the economy collapsed amid soaring inflation.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
And the Conference Board’s latest survey revealed that consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since April in November, as assessments of both the business and labor markets sank, and the Expectations Index dropped further below the threshold that signals an upcoming recession.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Again, on the heels of September’s rate, short-term Treasury yields sank, but the 10-year yield soared back to its highest point in nearly a fortnight.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But after spending nearly three decades sitting dormant in Philadelphia, the ship was sold to Okaloosa County in Florida, to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef.
—Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sank
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Prosecutors argue that Colin Gray was aware that his son's mental health had deteriorated in the weeks before the shooting, but still gave the teen the assault-style weapon as a Christmas gift and purchased a laser sight, tactical vest, and ammunition for him.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the brands’ sales have deteriorated further since the split was announced, making a spinoff less appealing to investors.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Impressive defense from Vanderbilt stifled A&M's shooters and forced 11 Aggie turnovers.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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She feels stifled when she can’t be trusted to do things on her own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the climate shifted from wet, mangrove-like forests to more arid environments, many early herbivores struggled to adapt and eventually disappeared.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Searches continued in Allen Park, Michigan, for 25-year-old Wyandotte man, Tyler Bojanowski, who authorities say disappeared last week.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The amount taxpayers can write off is reduced by $200 for each $1,000 in income above the $100,00 and $200,000 income limits.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In other experiments, Zatorre found that bolstering dopamine enhanced the enjoyment of music, while blocking dopamine reduced it.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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Days after the segment was recorded, Schmitz shot Amedure to death, then confessed to the murder, saying he'd been humiliated on national TV.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the flight, she’s thoroughly humiliated when someone finds her audition tape for Survivor and displays it on his laptop for all to enjoy.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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The city’s press freedom ranking plunged drastically from 80th out of 180 countries in 2021 to 140th last year, according to Reporters Without Borders.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their standing among independents plunged during their first year.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In San Juan and nearby communities, neighborhoods buzzed as the Super Bowl itself faded into the background and attention turned entirely to Bad Bunny’s 13 minutes on stage.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the Cougars were building their biggest lead, the boos for Wright had finally faded.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Sank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sank. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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