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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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While the character of Rose isn’t in season three, the shadow of Rose hangs over a lot of season three.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Feb. 2026
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Go between February and early April (but outside peak spring break periods) for activities ranging from outdoor art walks to gallery openings, pop-up markets, patio drinking and dining, rooftop lounges, brewery hangs, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Too often where outrage follows an incident, statements are issued before attention fades.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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As cedar pollen fades, a new wave of allergens is ready to take its place.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 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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Unlike your average and typical pillow that sags over time, this one has hotel-like appeal because of its precise border for a structured, refined look.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Privacy advocates argue that any ambiguity around storage or deletion timelines weakens public confidence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sending young people far from home weakens support systems and makes outcomes worse.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The joyous gallows humor and horror-movie commentary of old are gone, and some inspired working-in of new technology falls apart.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The city cannot gamble with our care by pushing us onto a new plan that falls short for people it was supposed to protect.—
MaryAnn Berto,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other properties show extremely low average rents — in some cases under $1,000 per month — while 30% or more of that rent goes directly to property taxes.—
Kenny Burgos,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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And if Congress fails to renew these tariffs by roughly August, the bank calculates nominal tariff levels would plummet to the mid-single digits, around 6% to 7%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Woods fails to notice a ball mark in the line of his 4-foot birdie putt that would have won his third-round match against Nick O’Hern.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Droops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droops. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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