100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "sink"

Definition

A "sink" is a common noun that primarily refers to a basin used for holding water, typically found in kitchens and bathrooms, where it is used for washing dishes, hands, or other items. It can also refer to a place where waste materials or liquids are disposed of. Additionally, "sink" can denote the act of going down below the surface of a liquid or to a lower level.

Synonyms

• Basin
• Washbasin
• Lavatory
• Drain
• Pit
• Sump

Antonyms

• Rise
• Float
• Ascend
• Elevate
• Soar

Examples

1. The boat began to sink after hitting a rock.
2. I watched the sun sink below the horizon.
3. She tried to sink the ball into the pool.
4. The weight of the water caused the raft to sink.
5. He felt himself sink deeper into his thoughts.
6. The ship will sink if it takes on too much water.
7. She accidentally let the spoon sink into the soup.
8. Over time, the old house began to sink into the ground.
9. They had to sink the anchor to secure the boat.
10. The ice cube will sink in the glass of water.
11. The team worked hard to prevent the project from sinking.
12. When he heard the news, his heart began to sink.
13. The divers watched as the treasure chest began to sink.
14. The pressure caused the submarine to sink deeper into the ocean.
15. I need to sink my teeth into this new book.
16. The fabric will sink in the dye if left too long.
17. She felt her confidence sink when she received the feedback.
18. The water level began to sink after the drought.
19. They watched the toy boat sink in the pond.
20. The climber's spirits began to sink after the first setback.
21. He decided to sink his savings into a new business.
22. The ship's hull was damaged, causing it to sink.
23. She felt her energy levels sink after a long day.
24. Do not let your dreams sink because of fear.
25. He tried to sink the shot from across the court.
26. The rain caused the ground to sink in some areas.
27. She watched the balloon sink slowly to the ground.
28. The actor's career seemed to sink after the scandal.
29. He will not let his motivation sink easily.
30. The weight of the snow caused the roof to sink.
31. I am afraid my plans might sink due to unforeseen issues.
32. The team worked to sink the opposing team's chances of winning.
33. The old boat began to sink after years of neglect.
34. As the tide came in, the sand began to sink beneath their feet.
35. The detective's hopes began to sink as the case went cold.
36. The car started to sink in the muddy field.
37. They watched the sun sink into the sea.
38. He felt his heart sink when he heard the bad news.
39. The submarine was designed to sink to great depths.
40. He watched the marble sink to the bottom of the glass.
41. The project's funding began to sink due to budget cuts.
42. The players knew they had to sink the last shot to win.
43. She could feel her patience sink as the meeting dragged on.
44. The foundation of the building began to sink over time.
45. Every time he tried to speak, his confidence would sink.
46. The children cheered as they watched the boat sink.
47. He was determined not to let his spirits sink.
48. The artist's reputation began to sink after a few bad reviews.
49. The storm caused the pier to sink into the water.
50. She decided to sink her time into volunteering.
51. The unexpected expenses caused their budget to sink.
52. They were afraid the project would sink if they didn't act quickly.
53. The diver watched as the fish began to sink into the depths.
54. The rain caused the road to sink in some areas.
55. The boxer felt his energy sink after the first round.
56. He didn't want to let his doubts sink in.
57. The ship began to sink after the collision.
58. She watched the last piece of ice sink in her drink.
59. The team's morale began to sink after the loss.
60. The drain was clogged, causing the water to sink slowly.
61. He felt his resolve sink when faced with adversity.
62. The technician had to sink the wires into the box carefully.
63. The actor's latest film caused his popularity to sink.
64. She could see the ship sink from the shore.
65. The students were worried their grades might sink.
66. The boat began to sink as it took on water.
67. She didn't want her enthusiasm to sink during the project.
68. He tried to sink the last shot and win the game.
69. The cat watched the fish sink to the bottom of the tank.
70. The bridge's supports began to sink after the flood.
71. The child watched as the toy sink in the bathtub.
72. His hopes began to sink after the rejection letter.
73. The ship's captain ordered the crew to prepare for a possible sink.
74. The ice cream began to sink in the warm sun.
75. The company’s profits started to sink last quarter.
76. The dog watched the ball sink in the pool.
77. The athlete was determined not to let his performance sink.
78. She felt her heart sink when she saw the mess.
79. He didn't want to let the challenge sink him.
80. The old car began to sink in the muddy driveway.
81. The diver watched the treasure sink into the ocean.
82. She felt a wave of sadness sink over her.
83. The old pier began to sink beneath the waves.
84. He felt his enthusiasm sink after hearing the news.
85. The concrete will sink if it is not mixed properly.
86. She watched the paper boat sink in the puddle.
87. The rumor caused his reputation to sink.
88. The kitten seemed to sink into the soft blanket.
89. The deadline made her stress levels sink.
90. The child laughed as the balloon began to sink.
91. The storm caused the boat to sink quickly.
92. The pressure made her spirits sink.
93. The artist's latest work seemed to sink in popularity.
94. The rocks began to sink under the weight of the water.
95. His dreams seemed to sink after the setback.
96. The weight of the cargo caused the ship to sink.
97. She couldn't let her ambitions sink.
98. The unexpected news made his heart sink.
99. The old dock was starting to sink into the water.
100. The waves caused the sand to sink beneath their feet.