Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for tanked.
Definitions

tanked

[tangkt] / tæŋkt /
























Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When the news came out, however, Unilever’s stock tanked, eventually scuttling the deal and souring management on bigger ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Early in his L.A. tenure, Walden landed a solid gig scoring movies made for television, a business that tanked with the advent of reality TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

However, prices tanked on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said war on Iran was "going to be ended soon" and it emerged that the Group of Seven developed nations would discuss tapping stockpiles.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Industrial energy demand tanked and has never recovered as businesses closed down and sought to burn less gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“You’re right. I wasn’t honest with people. And before I knew it, the paper chain was taking off, and if I told the truth, it might have tanked the whole thing.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman