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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
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
Battered by bombs and torpedoes, the USS California slowly sinks into Pearl Harbor.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Astin sinks into his pathetic character with full commitment, but the running gag about Ron getting more upset about the possibility of being banned from the fast-food restaurant than anything else is hammered so relentlessly that the character just seems mentally challenged.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
When the sun sinks below the horizon, nothing beats the retro pleasure of a movie under the twinkling stars.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Now Duke and its coach must hope that Saturday’s injury woes are just a bump in the road of a potentially special season — and not something that sinks the Blue Devils’ chances of making history.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
When the eclipsed moon sinks lower in the western sky, the sun will begin to brighten the eastern sky.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Inspectors observed three roaches in the kitchen above sinks and near the dish machine.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Putting medication down sinks or toilets interferes with Boise’s water renewal system.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Baking soda can also be used to scrub sinks, do laundry, and so much more.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
With two sofas, additional seating, flexible sleeping arrangements, and two private sinks, toilets, and showers, this suite is well-suited for travelers who want maximum room or are sharing space with others.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of driers exploding.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Battered by bombs and torpedoes, the USS California slowly sinks into Pearl Harbor.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Astin sinks into his pathetic character with full commitment, but the running gag about Ron getting more upset about the possibility of being banned from the fast-food restaurant than anything else is hammered so relentlessly that the character just seems mentally challenged.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
When the sun sinks below the horizon, nothing beats the retro pleasure of a movie under the twinkling stars.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Now Duke and its coach must hope that Saturday’s injury woes are just a bump in the road of a potentially special season — and not something that sinks the Blue Devils’ chances of making history.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
When the eclipsed moon sinks lower in the western sky, the sun will begin to brighten the eastern sky.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Double sinks, a marble large shower, a stand-alone tub, and RikRak products makes the Whitby bathrooms some of our favorite in the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Inspectors observed three roaches in the kitchen above sinks and near the dish machine.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
First, in your home, be sure to repair toilets or sinks that keep running, dripping, or leaking.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Putting medication down sinks or toilets interferes with Boise’s water renewal system.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
Baking soda can also be used to scrub sinks, do laundry, and so much more.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
With two sofas, additional seating, flexible sleeping arrangements, and two private sinks, toilets, and showers, this suite is well-suited for travelers who want maximum room or are sharing space with others.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of driers exploding.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks
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Her condition rapidly deteriorates to the point where Abbott and Robby are forced to do a C-Section in the ER, with seconds to spare to save her life and the life of the baby.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Originally staged at Avignon in 2025, the play follows a father and daughter whose bond is tested across the vastness of space as one of them starts a new life on Mars while Earth deteriorates.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Apr. 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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Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Overregulation stifles business, regardless of industry.—
John Cleveland,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Overplaying exotic bets is where money disappears quickly.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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When Fiona disappears, local oddball Jerry (David Wilmot) is the chief suspect.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 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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Later that season, Eric humiliates Bill in front of their Pierpoint colleagues by insulting his work quality and Bill dies from brain cancer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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As his memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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However, as the smell fades over time, so will its effectiveness in warding off mice.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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