droops

verb

present tense third-person singular of droop
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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2
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. — 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
  1. hangs
  2. fades
  3. sags
  4. weakens
  5. falls
  6. goes
  7. fails
Verb
  • And in the entry a Jean Lurçat tapestry hangs above a BDDW console tattooed with flora and fauna.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The fabric hangs loosely while still providing a flattering fit, flowing elegantly in the breeze on gusty fall days.
    — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hangs
Verb
  • As new variants emerge and immunity from prior exposure fades, conditions become more favorable for infection.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Copley agrees with this sentiment, noting that the scent of essential oils fades quicker if a room is too cold, drafty, or large.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fades
Verb
  • Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of sags
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  • Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of weakens
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  • When Cantu reaches towards Lopez and screams his wife’s name, a shot rings out and Lopez falls slightly off camera.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than extra long hair, think of a cut that falls somewhere below the collarbone, with enough layering or movement to keep it from feeling heavy.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of falls
Verb
  • Driving Experience The windscreen is brief to say the least, but airflow goes right over your head.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The movie goes big on the ‘80s tropes for laughs, including over-the-top costumes and era-specific references, but the love story at its heart is timeless.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • Like eyes, ears and lungs, a person can live a relatively normal and active life if one organ in the natural set fails.
    — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kick the can If Congress fails to act, payments are expected to be 22% lower, which could be devastating for the millions of seniors who rely on their Social Security benefits to pay for basic necessities.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Droops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droops. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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