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
  • Catch us taking them to festivals and beachside hangs this summer.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • In the living room, a large Gee’s Bend quilt hangs over the couch.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Definition of hangs
Verb
  • But our excitement fades as Nolan’s camera captures the men raping women, looting houses and reveling in the violence.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Whether a circadian score becomes the next sleep score or fades as another wellness metric depends on how well the data actually changes behavior.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 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
Verb
  • That weakens the case for mediation as protection without producing a replacement, which is why Qatar will keep it rather than trade it.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.
    — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of weakens
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  • This unique trend sees AI adoption rise while trust falls, fueling widespread demand for accountability and human oversight.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As several experts have told CNN, when a drug trafficking leader falls, there are always many others available to succeed him, so the criminal organization – at least for now – remains active.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of falls
Verb
  • Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • Alas, where Hollywood currently fails us, literature still provides hope.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • What Bank Regulators Should Do Cetorelli and Kindu emphasize that organizational structure is a fundamental determinant of whether a regulation succeeds or fails.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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