SINKS Synonyms: 340 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sink

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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sinks

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noun

plural of sink

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

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But what sinks the latter two shows is that voters still seem to be resistant toward honoring works of science-fiction. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 Greg Norman sinks a 66-foot chip on the first playoff hole, to capture the World Series of Golf and become the leading money winner in PGA Tour history. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Montana sinks a strikingly successful health plan One modern solution that has been hailed as a model for all employers came out of Montana. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Bathroom sinks that get a lot of use may need to be wiped down daily. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Satellite images also have shown that the tanker is increasingly submerged, and experts have warned of an unprecedented environmental disaster if the vessel sinks or breaks open and leaks its entire cargo. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead, plant a seed that sinks to the bottom for best results. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The lightweight oil instantly sinks into skin without clogging pores to leave skin firmer, radiant and refreshed. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The sun sinks perfectly over Lake Michigan, though there’s more to do here than simply admire the view. — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

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In the three-bedroom beach villas, bedrooms cater to children with lower beds, sinks, and toilets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 This bedroom’s luxurious bath features beautiful tile, two sinks, each with its own vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate room for the commode. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 As public frustration with the economy mounts and Trump’s approval rating sinks, Democrats have become hopeful their party will retake power in Congress. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The surface is now cooler than the air directly above it, and cold air sinks. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 The most luxurious option is the Viewliner Bedroom Suite, which doubles the Bedroom layout, providing two sofas and separate chairs that convert into beds, along with two private sinks, restrooms, and showers. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 From colorful terrazzo to skirted sinks and small-format tiles, what’s old is new again. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 While sinks can become filthy from soap splatters and dirty hands, toilets need cleaning for very different reasons. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Place them behind the refrigerator and stove, under kitchen and bathroom sinks near pipe entry holes, and in the back corners of pantry shelves. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinks

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Production volumes may remain high over a short period, even as supply security deteriorates.

— Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
As the charging system deteriorates, electronic features may stop working properly.

— Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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When his detective twin brother, James, disappears, Ludwig impersonates him to help his sister-in-law, Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), solve the mystery.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
When a lake abruptly disappears, that’s a strong indicator that the ice-rich permafrost has thawed.

— Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappears

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When Cantu reaches towards Lopez and screams his wife’s name, a shot rings out and Lopez falls slightly off camera.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Rather than extra long hair, think of a cut that falls somewhere below the collarbone, with enough layering or movement to keep it from feeling heavy.

— Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls

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As new variants emerge and immunity from prior exposure fades, conditions become more favorable for infection.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Copley agrees with this sentiment, noting that the scent of essential oils fades quicker if a room is too cold, drafty, or large.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026