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sink in

VERB
drill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dig penetrate punch
STRONG
perforate pierce prick puncture
Antonyms
STRONG
fill patch plug
VERB
penetrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect fathom get through touch
STRONG
comprehend decipher discern grasp impress perceive unravel
WEAK
become clear come across figure out get across get over get to the bottom put over see through soak in work out
Antonyms
STRONG
misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook
WEAK
exit misconstrue take out withdraw
VERB
register
Synonyms
STRONG
impress tell
WEAK
come home to dawn on get through to have an effect on
Antonyms
WEAK
eradicate erase

Example Sentences

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But that’s before the effects of higher oil sink in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Let this sink in for a moment — zero job growth versus an average of almost 2 million for the 10 years prior to 2025,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

These results point to beaches as a potentially important but overlooked "sink" in the global movement of plastic pollution.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

He pauses to let this sink in — maybe for the both of us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Pastor Dames is quiet for a moment, letting his words sink in, letting the amens and hallelujahs echo throughout the sanctuary.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson