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Sink into

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Physical Absorption

Think of 'sink into' as objects being physically pulled or absorbed by another, like liquids or solids.

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The sponge cake sank into the sweet syrup.
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Gradual Process

Emphasize the slow, gradual nature of 'sink into' when describing a process that takes time.

Illustration for Gradual Process
The colorful dye slowly sank into the fabric.
Visual representation of the word "Sink into"

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