1
as in hangs
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 fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor
as the afternoon wore on, we started to droop
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Recent Examples of droops
Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droops
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His open V-neck shirt has huge lapels, his hair hangs down to his shoulders and a bushy mustache creases his smiling face, leaving Vachon looking more like the bassist for Spinal Tap than an NHL goaltender.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Lee assembles them in multitudes and hangs them into a large installation taking up a full gallery wall.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine fades quickly on Friday due to increasing clouds in the afternoon.—
Nelly Carreno,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This moment is not the end, but a reminder that love endures, truth prevails, and hope never fades, because even in the darkest moments, justice will find its way.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even if the petrodollar weakens, dollar dominance still rests on other factors that other currencies can’t match, according to Paul Blustein, a scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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When asked to comment, Apple pointed to previous statements, saying that the DMA discourages innovation, weakens privacy protections, delays or degrades product launches and increases security risks.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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And how a couple goes from competition to partnership.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those cabins are where most of the attention goes.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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Year after year, Congress fails to impose discipline.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Such language fails to reflect the respect owed to the Successor of Peter and does not serve the common good.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Droops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droops. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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