100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "sink"

Definition

The verb sink means to descend or go down below the surface of a liquid or to drop down to a lower level. It can also refer to the act of causing something to descend or to become less successful or effective.

Synonyms

Descend
Submerge
Drop
Plunge
Drown
Fall
Dip
Immerse
Lower

Antonyms

Rise
Float
Ascend
Soar
Elevate
Uplift
Levitate
Climb

Examples

The ship began to sink after hitting an iceberg.
If you drop a rock in water, it will sink to the bottom.
The sun seemed to sink below the horizon at dusk.
The weight of the concrete caused the structure to sink gradually.
She watched her hopes sink as the deadline approached.
The treasure chest was said to sink during a storm.
As the boat began to sink, everyone grabbed a life vest.
The economy began to sink after the financial crisis.
The anchor made the boat sink deeper into the water.
His spirits began to sink when he heard the bad news.
The ice cube will sink when placed in a glass of water.
He felt his energy sink after a long day at work.
The swimmer had to fight to not sink in the heavy waves.
The company's profits began to sink, prompting layoffs.
The balloon started to sink as the helium escaped.
The old pier had started to sink into the water over time.
She watched as the toy boat began to sink in the pool.
The heavy rain caused the ground to sink in some areas.
They had to act quickly to prevent the boat from sinking.
Her confidence started to sink after receiving criticism.
The fish will often sink to the depths when frightened.
The once-popular brand began to sink into obscurity.
The diver felt a rush of excitement as he prepared to sink.
The test scores seemed to sink lower than expected.
The ship will sink if it takes on too much water.
He felt his heart sink when he realized he forgot his keys.
The castle ruins seemed to sink into the landscape.
As the tide came in, the beach began to sink under the waves.
She watched her dreams sink like a stone in water.
The car began to sink into the mud after the heavy rain.
The athlete's performance seemed to sink in the final game.
The loud noise made her courage sink in an instant.
The hot air balloon started to sink when the gas leaked.
The team’s morale began to sink after a series of losses.
He felt his energy sink after the intense workout.
The boat was in danger of sinking if they didn’t bail out water.
The artist watched as her reputation began to sink.
The old log house seemed to sink into the earth.
The rain caused the backyard to sink in some areas.
His mood began to sink after hearing the bad news.
The fish was too heavy and caused the line to sink.
The economy is at risk of sinking if action isn’t taken.
The sun started to sink behind the mountains.
The children watched the paper boat sink after a few minutes.
The stock prices began to sink after the announcement.
She felt her stomach sink when she saw the exam results.
The treasure hunter hoped to find gold that had sunk long ago.
His heart would often sink at the thought of failure.
The old boat began to sink after years of neglect.
She felt her resolve sink as the challenges mounted.
The shipwreck was a reminder of the dangers of the sea, where many vessels had sunk.
The actor’s fame started to sink after his last movie flopped.
The balloon slowly began to sink as the helium dissipated.
The old bridge had begun to sink after the floods.
The team watched their chances of winning sink with each passing minute.
The little girl’s hopes would always sink when told no.
The scuba diver was excited to sink beneath the waves.
The storm caused the ferry to sink in rough waters.
His heart would sink whenever he faced rejection.
The old building seemed to sink into the ground over time.
The weight of the snow caused the roof to sink.
She felt her enthusiasm sink as the project dragged on.
The dog began to sink in the mud after chasing a squirrel.
The news of the accident made her stomach sink.
The rusty ship was destined to sink soon.
The kids cheered as their boat began to sink slowly.
His confidence would sink with every missed opportunity.
The heavy box caused the shelf to sink on one side.
The company’s reputation began to sink after the scandal.
The diver would often sink to the ocean floor for exploration.
The ship was designed to float, but it might still sink if damaged.
Her heart would sink when she saw the storm clouds gather.
The old pier began to sink under the weight of the tourists.
The team’s morale would sink after each loss.
The ship was reported to sink after hitting rocks.
The child watched in awe as the toy began to sink.
The news made his spirits sink immediately.
The treasure was rumored to be lost when the ship sank.
The boat began to sink slowly in the lake.
The swimmer had to fight to not sink in the cold water.
The economy can sink if people stop spending money.
The child’s hopes would often sink after receiving rejection.
The old car seemed to sink deeper into the mud.
The stock market began to sink after the announcement.
She felt her heart sink when she heard the verdict.
The ship's hull was damaged, causing it to sink.
The diver watched as the fish began to sink deeper into the ocean.
His motivation would often sink when faced with challenges.
The balloon began to sink slowly as the air escaped.
The company’s performance began to sink due to poor management.
The swimmer had to hold his breath to avoid sinking too quickly.
The old dock had started to sink after years of use.
The lost treasure was believed to have sunk in the sea.
The athlete's hopes began to sink as the competition intensified.
She watched her dreams sink as reality set in.
The boat was about to sink if they didn't act fast.
The child's confidence would sink when faced with too many obstacles.
His heart would sink every time he failed to meet expectations.
The old house seemed to sink into the ground after years of wear.
They feared the ship would sink in the stormy seas.