How to Use sink in in a Sentence

sink in

verb
  • Lie down, sink in, and test-drive bliss.
    — Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Sometimes it’s sunk in for the Sharks.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The plush cushions invite you to sink in and stay a while.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
  • There is time left in this series for that lesson to sink in.
    — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • The acting coach added that the full weight of his friend's death has yet to sink in.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
  • What was dull, crepey, or both becomes plumper and glowier as soon as the cream sinks in.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
  • In the case of an all-foam mattress, a denser bed will last longer and won’t sink in too much.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Indoor rugs can be more plush, allowing your feet to sink in a bit.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
  • There was no soap at the handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink in the kitchen.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • But the broader lesson hasn’t fully sunk in.
    — Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
  • Let the soil sit for several minutes while the water sinks in.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • But the first season savors slamming the door on those scant light sources, rather than let their warmth sink in.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Then coat your sink in dish soap and lightly scrub with a sponge to remove all food particles, stuck-on-gunk, and more.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
  • No hot water was available at handwashing sinks in the restaurant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
  • While the cost of other food staples, like eggs, has sunk in the last year, ground beef prices remain searingly high.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Even with its thick, cushiony texture, the fragrance-free formula sinks in quickly on both face and body.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf.
    — Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Inspectors found a dead German roach under the hand sink in the kitchen in the cabinet.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
  • The devastating blast caused the ship to sink in under three minutes, leaving no chance for survival.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The vessel sank in less than three minutes, resulting in the death of all 131 people aboard.
    — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • To make matters worse, air sinks in such heat domes and can warm even more due to something called adiabatic compression.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Just as that news was sinking in, Wharton’s phone lit up with messages from the committee’s members.
    — Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Both officers went on to say that the impact of their actions didn't fully sink in until after the rescue was over.
    — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Everything sinks in so much easier after.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The establishment had an infestation of live roaches and flies, and didn’t have a working hand sink in the kitchen.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
  • The facility had no paper towels accessible at the hand sink in the kitchen.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • Applications to refinance a home loan have been sinking in response.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Let this one sink in.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • But during heavy downpours, the rain can’t sink in fast enough, and much of the water runs off instead, often fueling flooding.
    — David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
  • As the band celebrated back at their hotel, the significance of the moment began to sink in.
    — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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