Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
For Leiter, the key has been better sinker velocity, according to Boone.—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 29 May 2025 And in between that, starting pitcher Dustin May hit his lone speed bump in a five-inning, three-run, nine-strikeout start: Offering up a down-the-middle sinker with two aboard in the bottom of the fourth that Daniel Schneemann crushed for a three-run homer.—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025 On Sunday, the three-time MVP threw mostly fastballs, cutters and sinkers with his fastball hovering around 94-95 mph and maxing out at 97 mph.—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 Ohtani reportedly threw mostly fastballs, cutters and sinkers with two sweepers and a sinker.—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sinker
Share