- present participle of sink.
sinking
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.
The Buckeyes are still ranked, still technically in the hunt for a playoff berth, but Columbus hopes are sinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
The findings help explain why some sinking material transports carbon much farther into the ocean than other particles, even though both begin their journeys near the surface.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Murray says when it became clear the car was sinking very fast "there was no thinking involved", because the man might have drowned.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
This year, the Rocky Mountains had the least snow on record, and the lack of snowmelt is sinking reservoir levels lower.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
I could tell that he was annoyed, and I had a sinking feeling that my English was to blame.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word