sinking

British

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a sinking feeling

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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

El Nino causes strong vertical wind shear, dry air and sinking air over the Atlantic Ocean, hampering storm formation and intensification in the area.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Southern California’s extreme heat is driven by a persistent high-pressure ridge that has parked over the region, causing sinking warming air with very little overnight relief.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Curo said the extra money was primarily to increase the block's sinking fund, which acts as a long-term savings account for building costs.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But then he turned away, leaving me with the sinking feeling that he’d probably been smiling at someone behind me.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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