“Sinking” or “Synching”—Which to use?

“Sinking” or “Synching”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

sinking: (noun) a descent as through liquid (especially through water). (noun) a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength). (noun) a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension.

synching: NA

Pronunciation

sinking: s·IH·ng·k·ih·ng

synching: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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.

Examples of “synching”

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