as in to hang
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the days of endless worrying had taken their toll, and the old woman's face swagged with exhaustion
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Recent Examples of swag
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
The latter includes complimentary valet parking, VIP seating, and a VIP swag bag.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2022
Another way to deal with low ceilings is to swag a light fixture from the ceiling.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 16 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Each Prize consists of two roundtrip tickets from the winner’s home airport, 1 night hotel accommodations on May 17, 2025, 2 VIP Tickets to Kelce Jam 2025 taking place on May 17, 2025, meal stipend for 1 day, and a Garage Beer x Kelce swag pack (‘Prize’).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
The latter includes complimentary valet parking, VIP seating, and a VIP swag bag.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Payne is trying to rediscover that swag a right foot strain has toned down.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2022
Another way to deal with low ceilings is to swag a light fixture from the ceiling.
—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 16 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swag
Noun
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There are now World Tiers in zones for better loot farming and harder challenges.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Over time, the pattern becomes clearer as corporate contracts tied to specific loot types give some of the inventory purpose.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Verb
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If done correctly, the cabinet doors should now hang even and level with each other.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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There was a note referencing that Felicity hung the same jumpsuit in her airstream, so Katznelson took that and tried to find something period that would align with the vintage quality of the show.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Such tactics included the extraordinary plunder and destruction of the Hundred Years’ War and the fire bombings of cities in World War II.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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And two, even for the plunder of a smash and grab, that seems a sloppy hiding place.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In summer the red-speckled stems have a zigzag pattern, which bear white drooping flowers with leaves that are shield-shaped with a flat base.—
Martha Proctor,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Transplant shock causes plants to wilt and droop, but it can be avoided.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Layering Lighting Design: Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.—
Katherine Marks,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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An ordinary spring day quickly became extraordinary after a nature-loving metal detectorist unearthed a cache of ancient treasure.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Consumer confidence is sagging as shoppers are fatigued by inflation and the impact of tariffs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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The continued flouting of production quotas could keep oil prices sagging, even after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential U-turn on his trade war with China.—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Swag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swag. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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