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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What's New Fourteen sailors were evacuated to a port in Spain, a NATO member, as a Russian cargo ship sunk in the Mediterranean, according to the news outlet The Maritime Executive.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This really sunk in for me when Marquette released its final pre-election poll this year.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The formula sinks in immediately, leaving it not only baby-soft and radiant but also deeply hydrated for hours.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
The trees are sunk in the water and used to provide habitat for marine life while also helping with coastal erosion.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This really sunk in for me when Marquette released its final pre-election poll this year.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The formula sinks in immediately, leaving it not only baby-soft and radiant but also deeply hydrated for hours.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
The trees are sunk in the water and used to provide habitat for marine life while also helping with coastal erosion.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Sink in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sink%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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