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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After hitting the iceberg, five watertight compartments were breached, leading to Titanic sinking.

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

He could also be cool under pressure, whether sinking a 10-foot putt on the 18th hole of a golf tournament or walking away from a multibillion-dollar deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

At the bottom, Kermit’s canoe was still upright but it was filled with water and close to sinking.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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