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sinker Synonyms
Another word for sinker
Choosing another word for sinker depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small weight attached to a fishing line or net to cause the hook, bait, or net to sink below the water's surface.
Usage Example
"The angler fastened a small lead weight just above the hook so the bait would rest near the bottom of the lake."
Strong
weight
plummet
• noun (Context 2)
In baseball, a fastball pitch thrown with top spin that drops sharply downward as it approaches the batter.
Usage Example
"The relief pitcher induced a double-play groundout by throwing a heavy sinkerball at the bottom of the strike zone."
Strongest
sinkerball
• noun (Context 3)
An informal term for a doughnut, biscuit, or heavy dumpling, especially one served to be dipped in coffee.
Usage Example
"He ordered a mug of black coffee and two plain sinkers at the roadside diner."
Strong
doughnut
donut
Opposites of sinker
The opposite of sinker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
float
bobber
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sinker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sinker