Words with a similar base: sinking, sinking_feeling

'sinking'
[sinking.n.01] as in: a descent as through liquid (especially through water)


Examples:
they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic



'sinking'
[sinking.n.02] as in: a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)


Examples:
after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
he could not control the sinking of his legs


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'sinking'
[sinking.n.03] as in: a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension


Examples:
with a sinking heart
a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach


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'sinking'
[sink.v.01] as in: fall or descend to a lower place or level


Examples:
He sank to his knees



'sinking'
[sink.v.02] as in: cause to sink


Examples:
The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor


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'sinking'
[sink.v.03] as in: pass into a specified state or condition


Examples:
He sank into nirvana



'sinking'
[sink.v.04] as in: go under,


Examples:
The raft sank and its occupants drowned



'sinking'
[sink.v.05] as in: descend into or as if into some soft substance or place


Examples:
He sank into bed
She subsided into the chair



'sinking'
[dip.v.08] as in: appear to move downward


Examples:
The sun dipped below the horizon
The setting sun sank below the tree line


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'sinking'
[slump.v.03] as in: fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly


Examples:
The real estate market fell off



'sinking'
[slump.v.02] as in: fall or sink heavily


Examples:
He slumped onto the couch
My spirits sank



'sinking'
[bury.v.05] as in: embed deeply


Examples:
She sank her fingers into the soft sand
He buried his head in her lap


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