droop 1 of 2

as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line tighten the line at the top of the banner so there won't be so much droop

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droop

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verb

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Recent Examples of droop
Noun
The droop is caused by a lack of water in the plant’s system. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024 Keep an eye out for excessive droop, vomit, and incontinence. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
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 Transplant shock causes plants to wilt and droop, but it can be avoided. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for droop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droop
Noun
  • For now, congressional Republicans are keeping their distance from potential road-use charges, or mileage fees, to pick up the slack for declining gas-tax revenue.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
  • Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. did everything within their power to pick up the slack.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • While Donald Trump’s return sparked surges early in the year, including brief all-time highs across major tokens, prices have largely sagged.
    Catherine Baab, Quartz, 9 May 2025
  • Even when his overall approval ratings sagged, voters consistently gave him his highest marks on the economy.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.
    Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • When possible, keep your collection in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) to prevent early deterioration or fading over time.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • But his presence once again hangs over the latest iteration of Knicks vs. Pacers nonetheless.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
  • Activists hung a giant transgender pride flag from a famous landmark in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday morning.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • Others may develop it after pregnancy, as the muscles and ligaments around the uterus can loosen or weaken.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 10 May 2025
  • This weakens their ability to tailor experiences and erodes marketing efficiency.
    Amit Jhawar, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Not so long ago, Newcastle was accused of wilting under the pressure of the biggest matches, but the win over Chelsea is just the latest example of how the team now thrives off them.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • During hot weather, withhold water until the plants begin to wilt to shock the plant into setting flowers for the following spring.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Belichick joins a rapidly changing sport and is taking over a roster ravaged by the transfer portal and NFL Draft, rebuilding on the fly and making $10 million a year to improve on the tenure of Mack Brown, his 73-year-old predecessor who went 44-33 in five seasons.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • Under former Chair Gary Gensler, the SEC aggressively went after the crypto sector, with lawsuits and enforcement including against top crypto companies such as Coinbase.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Of course, those numbers will be all but washed away if the Thunder fail to reach the Western Conference finals.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • The final lot, a tempera painting by Jacob Lawrence from 1958, failed to sell, providing a rather awkward round of applause to close the evening.
    Robb Report, Robb Report, 18 May 2025

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“Droop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droop. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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