droops

present tense third-person singular of droop

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of droops 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
Verb
  • At the end of every successful criminal prosecution, one question hangs over the heads of offenders, victims and attorneys.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The impact of Google's decisions on the handset's battery life hangs over the device.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Midnight blue, a heavier shade, has been favored in recent years as the summer fades and fall approaches.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And when history is forgotten, respect for it fades.
    Big Think, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
    Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bottom line—moving Space Command headquarters weakens our national security at the worst possible time.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
  • If employees rely on tools only for quick answers, curiosity weakens.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As for Cracker Barrel, where the company goes from here is anyone’s guess.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What To Watch For The next draw for the Powerball jackpot will take place on Wednesday night, and if a winner fails to emerge once again, the jackpot prize will likely eclipse the biggest one of 2024.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Finding a supportive community is key, and if all else fails, get offline.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025

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“Droops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droops. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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