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as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
his fortunes have steadily sunk since the breakup of his business
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as in plunged
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 swallowed
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
sinks his pride and makes the first step towards a reconciliation
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as in disappeared
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 reduced
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 humiliated
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 fallen
to lead or extend downward
the road sinks abruptly after that curve
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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
the old woman only sunk further after she was moved to the nursing home
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Recent Examples of sunk
New York Times, 5 Apr. 2022
If the Rockets just sit him now, perhaps the thinking is that that $36 million contract becomes a sunk cost?
—Rahat Huq, Chron, 15 Nov. 2021
The move didn’t eliminate the enormous cap hit the team faced from its disastrous long-term extension with Wentz, but ultimately Philadelphia recognized a sunk cost and moved on from the Wentz era.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
Happy Customers Buy More Until recently, assisting customers was regarded as a sunk cost that dragged down the bottom line.
—Jeff Koyen, Forbes, 7 May 2021
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Adjective
An additional 20 fans, about the size of small trucks, destined for Russia are sitting on her factory floor — a sunk cost of €350,000.
—New York Times, 5 Apr. 2022
If the Rockets just sit him now, perhaps the thinking is that that $36 million contract becomes a sunk cost?
—Rahat Huq, Chron, 15 Nov. 2021
The move didn’t eliminate the enormous cap hit the team faced from its disastrous long-term extension with Wentz, but ultimately Philadelphia recognized a sunk cost and moved on from the Wentz era.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
Happy Customers Buy More Until recently, assisting customers was regarded as a sunk cost that dragged down the bottom line.
—Jeff Koyen, Forbes, 7 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunk
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The problem today lies in farming conditions, which have deteriorated considerably over the years.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over time, the popular roadside attraction deteriorated.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Container Store has posted losses for each of its last two fiscal years, while sales have plunged about 23% over that time.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, the country's population plunged by at least 30 million people.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The confidence of key young players has disappeared.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Any signs of disconnect between the stands and the pitch during that nervy final stage disappeared in the dark of Deepdale as the players repeatedly ran the length of the pitch to belly slide towards the away end, even returning from down the tunnel to prolong the celebration.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve, locations nationwide will be open but hours may also be reduced.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ajax are improving, albeit from a low base and with expectations reduced.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Rodriguez said search teams were sent by helicopter and boat looking for people who may have fallen overboard.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adobe outperformed Wall Street’s projections four of its quarters of 2024, but its stock has fallen 18% this year as the company has estimated slower revenue growth.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The brand recently dipped into pants—or, rather, pantaloons—dressing Anya Taylor-Joy and Keira Knightley in lace and velvet trousers.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Houston temperatures dipped into the 40s last week, according to the National Weather Service.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … MISSING IN ACTION – Congresswoman who quietly vanished from Capitol Hill has been living in a retirement facility.Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some visions of moral progress look forward to a world in which the in-group/out-group distinction has vanished.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Sunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunk. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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