sink in
phrasal verb
sank in or sunk in; sunk in; sinking in; sinks in
: to become completely known, felt, or understood
I had to tell him what to do over and over before it finally sank in.
The fact that she's left me still hasn't really sunk in.
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The Gulf Coast, where land is sinking in large part due to the extraction of oil, gas and groundwater, is a hotspot.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
The remains were found among the wreckage of the Emanuel Point II, a Spanish ship that sank in September 1559 near what is now Pensacola, Florida.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
Downstairs in the dark, the weight of what June has planned begins to sink in.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 May 2025
But once the novelty of soaking in rays wears off, reality sinks in: Then begins the maintenance tasks like mowing, tree trimming, and sprucing up your home's exterior—which comes with noise and potential nuisances for neighbors.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
The remains were found among the wreckage of the Emanuel Point II, a Spanish ship that sank in September 1559 near what is now Pensacola, Florida.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
Downstairs in the dark, the weight of what June has planned begins to sink in.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 May 2025
But once the novelty of soaking in rays wears off, reality sinks in: Then begins the maintenance tasks like mowing, tree trimming, and sprucing up your home's exterior—which comes with noise and potential nuisances for neighbors.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sink in
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“Sink in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sink%20in. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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