as in bowing
bending downward or forward
faded, drooping banners lining the walls of the old gym
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as in flagging
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as in hanging
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the flowers drooped on their stalks in the blazing sun
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as in sagging
to lose bodily strength or vigor
as the afternoon wore on, we started to droop
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Recent Examples of drooping
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
If the plant’s leaves start turning yellow, drooping, or curling, that is an indication of overwatering.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Curling, drooping, or yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while drooping and wilting leaves indicate underwatering.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Low indoor humidity and sudden temperature changes can cause drooping stems.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The ship was said to have experienced weakening metal parts that eventually fully fractured from the waves; and intense pressure at the ship's midsection that caused drooping of the bow and stern all combined with severe weather, according to the Presque Isle County Historical Museum.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Wilting or drooping leaves may be obvious but also pay attention to the color.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Potential risks include botulism (a medical emergency), spread of the toxin beyond the injection site, drooping eyelids and other harmful reactions.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Its owner is a charismatic cowboy over 6 feet tall with slightly drooping jowls and bright blue eyes, a community fixture and something of a local legend.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Paramylodon harlani was not like today’s cutesy tree sloths, drooping in the jungle canopy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Designed by Na Song, the cover features drooping blue crayon text and a small illustration of a girl.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Lack of pruning or improper pruning causes thin, weak branching that stresses the plant which results in drooping and other problems.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Beneath it, a man squatted on the pavement, staring at nothing in particular, a glass pipe drooping from his fingers.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Right whales, with their characteristic drooping dorsal fin, are most often seen along the Eastern Seaboard, but over the past few years two of them were spotted in the Gulf, one with a calf.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
If the plant’s leaves start turning yellow, drooping, or curling, that is an indication of overwatering.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Curling, drooping, or yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while drooping and wilting leaves indicate underwatering.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Low indoor humidity and sudden temperature changes can cause drooping stems.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The ship was said to have experienced weakening metal parts that eventually fully fractured from the waves; and intense pressure at the ship's midsection that caused drooping of the bow and stern all combined with severe weather, according to the Presque Isle County Historical Museum.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Renowned for its extended bloom period, this lovely flower boasts daisy-like blossoms with prominent orange-brown centers and drooping lavender-purple petals.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Wilting or drooping leaves may be obvious but also pay attention to the color.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Potential risks include botulism (a medical emergency), spread of the toxin beyond the injection site, drooping eyelids and other harmful reactions.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Its owner is a charismatic cowboy over 6 feet tall with slightly drooping jowls and bright blue eyes, a community fixture and something of a local legend.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Paramylodon harlani was not like today’s cutesy tree sloths, drooping in the jungle canopy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Designed by Na Song, the cover features drooping blue crayon text and a small illustration of a girl.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Lack of pruning or improper pruning causes thin, weak branching that stresses the plant which results in drooping and other problems.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Beneath it, a man squatted on the pavement, staring at nothing in particular, a glass pipe drooping from his fingers.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooping
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And how some close to him bristled when asked questions about his authoritarian streak and his departure from organizing, distractions that left the union’s power flagging.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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But among the favorite cyclical sectors entering the year, only industrials have truly continued to lead, with financials and consumer discretionary flagging.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Purchasing a new hanging plant shelf is a great way to combat this.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war has left uncertainty hanging over global markets for the past two months, but many market participants remain optimistic about where equities are headed, even in spite of record valuations.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Minnesota’s best defensive strategy against Jokic in past playoff trips has involved sagging off a Denver non-shooter to supply additional help onto the superstar big man.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.—
Aylin Woodward,
WSJ,
21 Dec. 2021
Noun
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sepideh Moafi is incredible in this scene, perfectly hitting every note of the anger, fear, and exhaustion Al-Hashimi is feeling.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, commercial-only business districts are fading.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dust and pollen are quicker to reveal themselves, and wear becomes apparent faster as dark colors are more prone to fading.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Noun
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With the Bulls’ season limping toward a finish and the transfer portal opening tomorrow, Chapel Hill clearly didn’t want to wait.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The chopper flew across New York harbor and landed at a Manhattan heliport, where Maduro, limping, was loaded into an armored vehicle.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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