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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
his fortunes have steadily sunk since the breakup of his business
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as in to plunge
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 to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation
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as in to disappear
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 to reduce
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 to humiliate
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 to fall
to lead or extend downward
the road sinks abruptly after that curve
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as in to fade
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 dump
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 sink
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Republicans and Democrats sank ungodly amounts of money into creating content for TikTok this election year, but there’s a chance the app might not be around in the US come next cycle.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
In response, by the accounts of Diaz and Cortés himself, the conquistador sank the ships that had brought them to Mexico.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The won sank to its lowest since May 2023 against the yen, and was last down 2.2% at 1,043 won .
—Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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American Eagle Outfitters — Shares of the apparel retailer sank nearly 14% on disappointing holiday guidance .
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Republicans and Democrats sank ungodly amounts of money into creating content for TikTok this election year, but there’s a chance the app might not be around in the US come next cycle.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
In response, by the accounts of Diaz and Cortés himself, the conquistador sank the ships that had brought them to Mexico.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The won sank to its lowest since May 2023 against the yen, and was last down 2.2% at 1,043 won .
—Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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After civil war broke out in 2011, the Syrian economy deteriorated.Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Conditions had deteriorated overnight when the roof of a nearby mine collapsed.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ariana Grande Grande wore a plunging black-and-white tweed minidress over sheer black tights.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The atmospheric river, a high-altitude stream of concentrated moisture, serves as the fuel, while the bomb cyclone, characterized by rapidly plunging atmospheric pressure, acts as the engine driving the system.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Soon after Park’s death, Chun Doo-hwan, an army major general, seized power in a coup and declared martial law, arresting opponents, closing universities, banning political activities and stifling the press.Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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The suit alleges that Visa used its dominance to stifle the growth of existing competitors and prevent other firms from developing alternatives.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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With restaurants closed, and a complete ban on having people outside of your bubble—let alone chefs—in your home, their entire business model disappeared overnight.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Jackal has still not been paid for his successful assassination, and his wife has disappeared, leaving Redmayne to look for her and his family.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Create strong systems that don’t need you in charge, and protect your energy with habits and routines that reduce decision fatigue.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to hear this story A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process.Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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To see the reigning English champions humiliated and humbled in such a manner is a very rare event.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Teeny feels humiliated over the fact that Genevieve left her out of the Sol vote, which is more than understandable.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricane Milton, 30 water mains in St. Petersburg, Florida, broke, mainly due to falling trees.Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Blackhawks are fading from the public consciousness, and there’s no easy way back.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Breathe Mindfully: This principle involves immersing yourself so fully in the breath that all other body sensations fade from awareness.Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sink. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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