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sunken

[suhng-kuhn] / ˈsʌŋ kən /
ADJECTIVE
depressed, hollowed; submerged
Synonyms


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The San Francisco Police Department is working with the state Office of Emergency Services to locate the sunken boat.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Nearby, 65-year-old Juana Alfonzo still moves around her home, even though the floor is sunken and cracked, and the columns show visible damage.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

The finished dessert was a cake baked to perfection, with nary a crack, dome or sunken center in sight.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2026

The dwelling sits on a .29-acre lot and boasts a luxe backyard with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken fire pit area, and gorgeous views of the city.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

One green eye stared at Hermod, and one sunken, dead eye.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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