drooped

past tense of droop

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooped
Verb
  • In her stairway, Roche hung a series of four paintings vertically to emphasize the height of the ceilings.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Sheer cream drapery and several sparkling chandeliers hung above the dance floor and tablescapes.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The majority of the trees that were felled were ficuses.
    Vanessa Romo, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
  • An animal sanctuary in Washington reported losing 20 big cats including cougars and bobcats in late 2024 from the virus, while a harbor seal and Chilean flamingo were felled at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo in January.
    Karen Kucher, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The judge also denied the city’s request for a default judgment after the defendants failed to appear in court.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But the Dodgers — as has so often been the case over the last couple of weeks — failed to tack on.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Drooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooped. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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