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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The magenta to red, singular or double, drooping, tubular flowers have prominent stamens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Here's how to restore your drooping Christmas cactus.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Avoid flowers that are releasing pollen, are discolored, or have drooping foliage.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Her face was drooping on the left side.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Along the south-facing bits of my garden the daintiest of bulbs, snowdrops (Galanthus species and hybrids) already popped up their delicate, drooping white blooms and fresh, green foliage.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, the plant may experience temperature shock and exhibit symptoms like curling leaves, drooping leaves, yellowing leaves, and more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The resort feels considerably more secluded than some of its competitors because of this, with each of its discreet 66 cottages (all with private entrances; suites have private pools) enveloped by lazily drooping palm trees and other local fauna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Aside from looking like the whole thing was written and produced by her staff, Melania makes the cardinal sin of just being simply, butt-numbingly boring, especially in the forever-taking last act of sitting through the inauguration all over again in eye-drooping detail.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Low indoor humidity and sudden temperature changes can cause drooping stems.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The magenta to red, singular or double, drooping, tubular flowers have prominent stamens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 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
Mushy brown, black, or yellow leaves, soggy soil that’s smelly, and drooping all point to too much water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Here's how to restore your drooping Christmas cactus.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Avoid flowers that are releasing pollen, are discolored, or have drooping foliage.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Her face was drooping on the left side.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Along the south-facing bits of my garden the daintiest of bulbs, snowdrops (Galanthus species and hybrids) already popped up their delicate, drooping white blooms and fresh, green foliage.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, the plant may experience temperature shock and exhibit symptoms like curling leaves, drooping leaves, yellowing leaves, and more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
The resort feels considerably more secluded than some of its competitors because of this, with each of its discreet 66 cottages (all with private entrances; suites have private pools) enveloped by lazily drooping palm trees and other local fauna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Aside from looking like the whole thing was written and produced by her staff, Melania makes the cardinal sin of just being simply, butt-numbingly boring, especially in the forever-taking last act of sitting through the inauguration all over again in eye-drooping detail.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooping
Noun
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Umpires don’t have to flag a pitch to receive the feedback once the half inning arrives, but flagging could hasten the process.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trail users may experience intermittent flagging on the trail below the bridge to support overhead work.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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This set of 10 comes with six packing cubes, one laundry bag, one shoe bag, a pouch, and a hanging toiletry case—all for $21 right now.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sidewalks are apparently sagging in the area, with the problem being worse Wednesday than the day before.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Would that be enough to counter his sagging approval and voters' economic angst?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 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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The consequences of the fund’s exhaustion in 2040 would be severe for both seniors and health care providers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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No bearish divergence, no exhaustion.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the era of easy, equity-like returns is fading as the asset class matures and competition intensifies, private credit’s growth phase is not over just yet, said PitchBook analyst Kyle Walters.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The foothills in the distance become burnished in the golden hour’s fading light.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 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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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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South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor scored on an 80-yard reception in the second quarter and ran into the tunnel limping following the play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Drooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooping. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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