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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
Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The duo provides an invitingly sweet alcoholic heat that sinks into the crumb of the brioche-like cake, giving each bite a literal burst of flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
But Iranians have become angry and anxious, seeing footage of protesters shot and killed while worrying about what may happen next as the economy — the original focus of the protests — sinks further.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When the temperature rises again, the ground sinks back to its normal level and leaves a gap between the pavement and the ground.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The British film, adapted from Helen Macdonald’s best-selling memoir, charts how Foy’s Helen sinks into a grave depression following the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson).
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Placing toilets, showers, and sinks too far away from the main drain stack causes clogs in the future.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
With Luis gone, Haru sinks into a depression that spreads out over many months (energetic chapter intertitles tip us off early as to what’s coming).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
His head sinks into the crook of a Svalinn trainer's arm, as the trainer deems Ruin one of his favorites.
—Megan Sauer
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Let’s say podcasting dissolves and sinks into the sea.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
One of the two hand sinks inside the women’s restroom was detached from the wall.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
The home boasts an eat-in kitchen with a dining room, bar and breakfast nook, as well as a primary bathroom with jack-and-jill sinks and a claw-foot tub.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
The spacious suite had a sliver of a view down to Cayuga Lake, along with plentiful seating areas, a fabulous marble bathroom (again with double sinks and, this time, a huge soaking tub), and a cozy entryway that was ideal for shedding layers after coming back in from the cold.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
There was no soap at any of the hand sinks, undated food was found in the cooler and some unlabeled medication was stored above open food.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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 duo provides an invitingly sweet alcoholic heat that sinks into the crumb of the brioche-like cake, giving each bite a literal burst of flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
But Iranians have become angry and anxious, seeing footage of protesters shot and killed while worrying about what may happen next as the economy — the original focus of the protests — sinks further.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When the temperature rises again, the ground sinks back to its normal level and leaves a gap between the pavement and the ground.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The British film, adapted from Helen Macdonald’s best-selling memoir, charts how Foy’s Helen sinks into a grave depression following the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson).
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Placing toilets, showers, and sinks too far away from the main drain stack causes clogs in the future.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
With Luis gone, Haru sinks into a depression that spreads out over many months (energetic chapter intertitles tip us off early as to what’s coming).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
His head sinks into the crook of a Svalinn trainer's arm, as the trainer deems Ruin one of his favorites.
—Megan Sauer
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Whale falls, which occur when a whale carcass sinks to the ocean floor, create temporary ecosystems that feed octopuses, sharks, crabs, microorganisms and more.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Let’s say podcasting dissolves and sinks into the sea.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
One of the two hand sinks inside the women’s restroom was detached from the wall.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
First, fill the tub with warm water and dissolve one tablet, or one-half tablet for sinks.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
The home boasts an eat-in kitchen with a dining room, bar and breakfast nook, as well as a primary bathroom with jack-and-jill sinks and a claw-foot tub.
—Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
The spacious suite had a sliver of a view down to Cayuga Lake, along with plentiful seating areas, a fabulous marble bathroom (again with double sinks and, this time, a huge soaking tub), and a cozy entryway that was ideal for shedding layers after coming back in from the cold.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
There was no soap at any of the hand sinks, undated food was found in the cooler and some unlabeled medication was stored above open food.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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Emily Demirdonder, director of operations and marketing at Proximity Plumbing, said the rubber backing deteriorates in hot water and breaks apart during the spin cycle, and those fragments can block drain pumps and drainage pipes—sometimes leading to flooding and machine failure.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Staying at home when weather deteriorates will allow essential personnel to travel more safely to work.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 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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Avoid heavy garden soil, which compacts easily and stifles bulb growth.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Administrative red tape stifles growth Beyond direct financial costs, small business owners are struggling with a sudden increase in bureaucratic red tape.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Dec. 2025
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The plant goes dormant and foliage disappears by late spring to summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Once everyone figures it out, the advantage disappears.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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By leveraging light to enhance oxygen electrochemistry, the approach reduces energy losses and extends device lifetime without relying on precious metals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hostage standoff ultimately reduces both men into victims, revealing where power really lies.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 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
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To show him who’s boss, Catherine turns around and buys Pac-North, humiliates him by closing it, and forces him back to Grey Sloan.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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When night falls over the ship, step into the theater to see a jaw-dropping performance.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The State of Texas must pick up on compassionate border security that picks up where the Federal Government falls short.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Finally, the nebula fades away and only a white dwarf is left behind.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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City of London skyline with 20 Fenchurch Street, affectionately nicknamed the Walkie Talkie as light fades at dusk on 27th November 2025 in London, United Kingdom.—
Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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