sinking

British  

/ ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sinking feeling

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Example Sentences

Since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran, oil prices have surged 55%, gold has been sinking and bond yields have climbed sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The story of the sinking later became an Oscar-winning film starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Kate Winslet.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And the dollar climbed against the euro, pound and yen after sinking on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The finding supports stories from 19th-century sailors who reported whales using their heads to ram and push objects, sometimes even sinking ships.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

All at once, the army of animals withdrew, and the Juggernaut continued sinking straight toward its target.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown