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“Sinking” or “Synching”

sinking / synching are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

sinking s·IH·ng·k·ih·ng

  • nouna descent as through liquid (especially through water).
  • nouna slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).
  • nouna feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension.

synching

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“sinking”

  • …to Cape Dorset until its sinking in 1947.
  • …the South Pacific credited with sinking nine Japanese ships in World…
  • …known to have survived the sinking but disappeared with the tong's
  • …Heydmann is credited with the sinking of eight ships for a…
  • …though neither resulted in her sinking an enemy ship.
  • …as the gelatinous organisms are sinking.
  • At the time of its sinking, the MV Demas Victory was…
  • …luck earlier that morning, successfully sinking the Italian merchant ships Neptunia…
  • …this song is about the sinking of the Russian submarine K-141…
  • …were left behind on the sinking ship.

“synching”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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